Two Red Cedar Logs Cut and Signed by Henry Ford and "Vagabonds" on Camping Trip, Narrows, Virginia, August 15, 1918
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In August 1918, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and naturalist John Burroughs embarked on a camping trip through the central Appalachian Mountain range. The self-named Vagabonds enjoyed hiking, exploring, sightseeing and just being in each other's company. The four Vagabonds and invited guests signed this log -- a souvenir of their outdoors adventure.
In August 1918, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and naturalist John Burroughs embarked on a camping trip through the central Appalachian Mountain range. The self-named Vagabonds enjoyed hiking, exploring, sightseeing and just being in each other's company. The four Vagabonds and invited guests signed this log -- a souvenir of their outdoors adventure.
Artifact
Log (Wood)
Date Made
15 August 1918
Subject Date
15 August 1918
Keywords
United States, Virginia, Narrows
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931
Firestone, Harvey S., 1898-1973
Firestone, Harvey Samuel, 1868-1938
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Cedar (Wood)
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 22 in
Depth: 6 in
Inscriptions
The larger of the 2 logs is signed by Thomas Edison, John Burroughs, Harvey S. Firestone, R.G.H. DeLoach, Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., and Henry Ford. The quotation on the larger log: "YOUR BEST FRIEND IS THE ONE WHO CAN BRING OUT THE BEST THERE IS IN YOU" is signed by John Burroughs. On the smaller log is pencilled "Robert E. Lee".
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