Henry Ford II, Benson Ford, Josephine Ford, and William Clay Ford at Wayside Inn, July 1928

Summary

Henry Ford purchased Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Massachusetts, in 1923, with the intention of restoring it and creating a "living museum" there. This idea would later inspire the creation of Greenfield Village. This photo of Henry Ford's four grandchildren was taken at the Wayside Inn in 1928. From left to right, they are Henry Ford II, Benson, Josephine, and William.

Henry Ford purchased Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Massachusetts, in 1923, with the intention of restoring it and creating a "living museum" there. This idea would later inspire the creation of Greenfield Village. This photo of Henry Ford's four grandchildren was taken at the Wayside Inn in 1928. From left to right, they are Henry Ford II, Benson, Josephine, and William.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Width: 5.25 in

Related Content

Connect 3

Discover curious connections between artifacts.

Learn More