Chef Fisher, Thomas Sato, and Chef Herman on a "Vagabonds" Camping Trip, Maryland, 1921
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Calling themselves the Vagabonds, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs embarked on numerous camping trips between 1916 and 1924. Various support staff were needed to maintain camp, including Ford's personal chef, Thomas Sato. In 1921, the Vagabonds -- minus Burroughs who had passed earlier that year -- were joined by President Harding and his large entourage, necessitating the presence of more cooks.
Calling themselves the Vagabonds, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs embarked on numerous camping trips between 1916 and 1924. Various support staff were needed to maintain camp, including Ford's personal chef, Thomas Sato. In 1921, the Vagabonds -- minus Burroughs who had passed earlier that year -- were joined by President Harding and his large entourage, necessitating the presence of more cooks.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1921
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.34.1921.225
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: 6.5 in
Width: 4.5 in
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