Tinsmiths with Their Work Tools, circa 1875
THF228486 / Tinsmiths with Their Work Tools, circa 1875
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cabinet photograph
Subject Date
circa 1875
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
99.261.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Albumen process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.25 in
Inscriptions
front, printed:
E. J. Buss,
Photographer,
Apple River, Ill.
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