Screwdriver, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878
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Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
Artifact
Screwdriver
Date Made
1876-1878
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Possibly made by Henry Ford.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Ford Home
Object ID
00.1510.80.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant Material)
Dimensions
Length: 4.125 in
Diameter: .375 in
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