Ford Motor Company Stockholders, June 1911

Summary

Seven of Ford Motor Company's most prominent stockholders were pictured in this image from 1911. Over the following years, Henry Ford methodically and clandestinely bought up shares from minority stockholders until he obtained a controlling interest. When the task was finished in 1919, Mr. Ford at last had complete control of Ford Motor Company.

Seven of Ford Motor Company's most prominent stockholders were pictured in this image from 1911. Over the following years, Henry Ford methodically and clandestinely bought up shares from minority stockholders until he obtained a controlling interest. When the task was finished in 1919, Mr. Ford at last had complete control of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in

Width: 8.125 in

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