John Burroughs at the Grand Canyon, 1909
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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 what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
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 what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
Artifact
Autochrome (Photograph)
Date Made
1909
Subject Date
1909
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Autochrome glass plate made by A. Lumiere & Ses Fils, Lyon France.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
93.205.66.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Technique
Autochrome process
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in
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