Henry Ford and John Burroughs outside the Sugar House at Fair Lane, 1916
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In the early 1910s, Henry Ford befriended John Burroughs, an internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature. In 1916, Burroughs traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to visit Ford at his home -- Fair Lane. This photo shows the pair near the Sugar House on the 1300-acre estate.
In the early 1910s, Henry Ford befriended John Burroughs, an internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature. In 1916, Burroughs traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to visit Ford at his home -- Fair Lane. This photo shows the pair near the Sugar House on the 1300-acre estate.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1916
Subject Date
1916
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.356
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: 3.625 in
Width: 5.75 in
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