Folding Chair, Used on Vagabonds' Camping Trips between 1915-1924
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Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone and naturalist John Burroughs embarked on a series of camping trips between 1916 and 1924. These self-proclaimed Vagabonds loved to explore nature and the pre-industrial landscape, but they also camped in style. This group of well-to-do adventurers brought along service staff and all needed amenities including this folding chair.
Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone and naturalist John Burroughs embarked on a series of camping trips between 1916 and 1924. These self-proclaimed Vagabonds loved to explore nature and the pre-industrial landscape, but they also camped in style. This group of well-to-do adventurers brought along service staff and all needed amenities including this folding chair.
Artifact
Folding chair
Date Made
circa 1915
Subject Date
1915-1924
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.2.56.113
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Cloth
Metal
Color
Forest green
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