Henry Ford Ice Skating, 1918

Summary

Henry Ford was photographed while ice skating in January 1918. Ford embraced physical fitness and remained active throughout his life. He enjoyed cross-country walks in warm weather, and ice skating in the winter. Ford sometimes carried a pedometer to track his steps during the workday. Wherever he was, he was always on the move.

Henry Ford was photographed while ice skating in January 1918. Ford embraced physical fitness and remained active throughout his life. He enjoyed cross-country walks in warm weather, and ice skating in the winter. Ford sometimes carried a pedometer to track his steps during the workday. Wherever he was, he was always on the move.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

January 1918

Creators

Unknown

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.833.21090

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: 10 in

Width: 8.25 in

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