Clara and Henry Ford, with Others, Dancing in Newly Completed Lovett Hall Ballroom, Dearborn, Michigan, 1937
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In 1937, Henry Ford built this elegant ballroom for his old-fashioned dances. At the October 26th dedication, Henry and Clara Ford (right) led the dancing, as Ford's Old Time Orchestra played dances like waltzes and quadrilles. Benjamin Lovett--Ford's dancing teacher for over a decade--called the steps for the 300 guests. Ford named the ballroom Lovett Hall for him.
In 1937, Henry Ford built this elegant ballroom for his old-fashioned dances. At the October 26th dedication, Henry and Clara Ford (right) led the dancing, as Ford's Old Time Orchestra played dances like waltzes and quadrilles. Benjamin Lovett--Ford's dancing teacher for over a decade--called the steps for the 300 guests. Ford named the ballroom Lovett Hall for him.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
26 October 1937
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.833.101592.6
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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