James A. Humberstone, circa 1935

Summary

James Humberstone first came to Henry Ford's attention writing for The Artisan, the student newspaper at the Henry Ford Trade School. Ford soon made Humberstone the curator for his growing antiques collection. Humberstone planned exhibits for Ford's Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford. He remained with Ford until 1936. Humberstone later became owner/publisher of the magazine The American Boy.

James Humberstone first came to Henry Ford's attention writing for The Artisan, the student newspaper at the Henry Ford Trade School. Ford soon made Humberstone the curator for his growing antiques collection. Humberstone planned exhibits for Ford's Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford. He remained with Ford until 1936. Humberstone later became owner/publisher of the magazine The American Boy.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1935

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.1.1791.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

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