Henry Ford Examining a Violin, circa 1939
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For many of us, the music of our youth holds special meaning. It was no different for Henry Ford. Country fiddlers had provided the lively music for the rural dances of Henry Ford's youth. Ford loved the sound of a violin and learned to play a bit in his youth. He continued to enjoy fiddling into the final years of his life.
For many of us, the music of our youth holds special meaning. It was no different for Henry Ford. Country fiddlers had provided the lively music for the rural dances of Henry Ford's youth. Ford loved the sound of a violin and learned to play a bit in his youth. He continued to enjoy fiddling into the final years of his life.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1939
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.18946
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: 3.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
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