John Burroughs inside Slabsides, circa 1915
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John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. After 1895, he did much of his writing at Slabsides, a rustic retreat he built a mile from his home.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1915
Subject Date
circa 1915
Creators
Johnson, Dr. John Douglas (J. D.), 1861-1922
Creator Notes
Photograph by Dr. John Douglas (J.D.) Johnson II.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1764.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in ink on back: John Burroughs / in Slabsides / Photograph by / Dr. J. D. Johnson Publication note handwritten in pencil on back of image: Retouch this photo / make lines stick out / better if possible / 2" wide
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