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7 artifacts in this set
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The staff at The Henry Ford
Portrait Rug of Henry Ford, 1935
Hooked rug
I first saw this artifact many years ago and the peculiar notion of honoring someone by hooking a rug in their likeness just stuck with me. Later, this became the inspiration for a series of expert sets based upon the many gifts, awards, and tokens of appreciation Henry Ford received over the course of his life. --Patrice Fisher, Assistant Registrar
Brochure, "Top Security for Ford Records," Precision Microfilm Corporation, 1951
Brochure
Our collection includes approximately one million Ford Motor Company engineering drawings (1903-1957) on 70 mm microfilm. This brochure tells the explosive origin story of the microfilm. --Jim Orr, Image Services Specialist
Aaron Greeley's Deposition following Ship Capture at Brownstown, Michigan, July 29, 1812
Deposition
Cataloging this deposition was fascinating, especially being able to transcribe the document. Knowing that it now can reach an even larger audience is gratifying, as it tells a story about a relatively unknown event in Michigan during the War of 1812. --Laura Lipp, Collections Specialist
"Monkey Bar" Diorama, Made by Prisoner Patrick J. Culhane and Presented to Henry Ford, 1914-1915
Diorama
This is one of my favorite artifacts in any case, but also a great argument for digitization. Even if you are able to see it (in storage) in person, everything is so tiny that you’re likely to miss some of the things you can see in the great, detailed photographs. --Ellice Engdahl, Digital Collections & Content Manager
Lincoln Portrayer Charles Roscoe Miles Visiting the Piccard Stratosphere Flight Balloon at Ford Airport, October 1934
Photographic print
Cataloging this photo was interesting, involving research to solve the mystery of who the Lincoln look-alike was, why he was photographed inside the Piccard Stratosphere balloon gondola, and also where and when this took place. --Carol Wright, Assistant Registrar--Information
Ladies' Writing Desk, 1890-1925
Ladies' desk
Photographing this desk was a fun challenge. There's a lot of decoration, and many different compartments we needed to capture. But I find this desk particularly beautiful and intriguing. I would love to learn more about its user and its life before it came to us. --Jillian Ferraiuolo, Digital Imaging Specialist
"Bobby Kennedy Next President of the United States," 1965
Book
The cover of this publication offers an intriguing scenario: what would the United States of America be like today if this supposed “Top Secret” plan happened? --Robin Derminer, Digital Imaging Archivist, Digital and Emerging Media