John Burroughs and Henry Ford in Henry Ford's Office at the Highland Park Plant, June 1913
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Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
June 1913
Subject Date
June 1913
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in (one cut to 9.688")
Width: 9.5 in (one cut to 7.75")
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