John Burroughs, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone on a "Vagabonds" Camping Trip, 1916
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In 1916, naturalist John Burroughs, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone explored the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. This group -- along with Henry Ford who was unable to make this trip due to pressing business matters -- called themselves the Vagabonds. Over the next several years, the Vagabonds enjoyed retreating from the fast-paced world to commune with nature and to revel in each other's company.
In 1916, naturalist John Burroughs, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone explored the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. This group -- along with Henry Ford who was unable to make this trip due to pressing business matters -- called themselves the Vagabonds. Over the next several years, the Vagabonds enjoyed retreating from the fast-paced world to commune with nature and to revel in each other's company.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
08 October 1940
Subject Date
1916
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.188.28351
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.5 in
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