Clara Ford and Benson Ford Leaving the Funeral of Henry Ford, 1947
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Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at Fair Lane, his estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned the death of this American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company. Many came to pay their respects when Ford lay in repose at Greenfield Village. This photo shows Ford family members leaving St. Paul's Cathedral after the funeral services.
Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at Fair Lane, his estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned the death of this American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company. Many came to pay their respects when Ford lay in repose at Greenfield Village. This photo shows Ford family members leaving St. Paul's Cathedral after the funeral services.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
10 April 1947
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.84160.70
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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