John Burroughs Driving His Ford Model T Touring Car, 1913
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Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances. Ford also gave Burroughs his first automobile -- a Model T.
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances. Ford also gave Burroughs his first automobile -- a Model T.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1913
Subject Date
27 August 1913
Creators
Phelps, C. H. (Charles H.), b. 1878?
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Sidney
Creator Notes
Photographed by The Elite Studio, C. H. Phelps, Sidney, New York.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.425
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Toning (Photography)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
Hand writing in ink in lower right-hand corner reads: John Burroughs / Aug 27 1913 Embossed on bottom of mat: The Elite Studio / C.H. PHELPS / SIDNEY, N.Y. Writing on back in ink reads: Ford gift of Ford
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