Henry Ford with Ford Model T Car, 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

Subject Date

1921

Creators

Unknown

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.O.3015.A

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in

Width: 10 in

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