John Burroughs and Henry Ford in the Quadricycle at the Highland Park Plant, June 1913
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Perhaps a seemingly odd pair, automobile magnate Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs shared a love of nature. They had different feelings, however, concerning the automobile. Ford was determined to familiarize his friend with automobiles and convince him of their advantages. He eventually succeeded -- after this photograph was taken, Burroughs began using a Model T during field work.
Perhaps a seemingly odd pair, automobile magnate Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs shared a love of nature. They had different feelings, however, concerning the automobile. Ford was determined to familiarize his friend with automobiles and convince him of their advantages. He eventually succeeded -- after this photograph was taken, Burroughs began using a Model T during field work.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1913
Subject Date
June 1913
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.118
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Width: 9.25 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil below image: C M Hayes / '13
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