Henry Ford's Office, Ford Engineering Laboratory, circa 1924

Summary

This photograph shows Henry Ford's office in the Ford Engineering Laboratory when it was completed in 1924. Mr. Ford rarely worked at the desk, preferring to spend his time on the go between factories, the Museum, Greenfield Village, and a number of Ford office buildings. The office was mainly used to receive visitors and meet with employees.

This photograph shows Henry Ford's office in the Ford Engineering Laboratory when it was completed in 1924. Mr. Ford rarely worked at the desk, preferring to spend his time on the go between factories, the Museum, Greenfield Village, and a number of Ford office buildings. The office was mainly used to receive visitors and meet with employees.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1924

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.O.1548

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 in

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