Henry Ford with Ford Model T, Buffalo, New York, 1921

Summary

When this photo was taken in Buffalo, New York, in 1921, Henry Ford was at the height of his powers. He manufactured the world's bestselling car -- virtually half the cars on the planet were Model Ts. He was among the world's richest men. And he was a folk hero to millions of people.

When this photo was taken in Buffalo, New York, in 1921, Henry Ford was at the height of his powers. He manufactured the world's bestselling car -- virtually half the cars on the planet were Model Ts. He was among the world's richest men. And he was a folk hero to millions of people.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1921

Subject Date

1921

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.O.3015

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Albumen process

Color

Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.875 in

Width: 6.875 in

Inscriptions

Ink stamp on back of image reads: FORD MOTOR COMPANY ARCHIVES / General Negative Files / SERIES O / NEGATIVE NO. (in pencil) O-3015 / Handwritten in pencil on back of image: HF / Aut / Ford / 1916-1927 / 1921 at Buffalo. / See Buffalo News / October 29, 1921 / in Clip Book / vol. 25 / page 177

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