Book, "Handbook of Winter Sports," 1879
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Late-nineteenth-century sportswriter Henry Chadwick was an advocate for exercise and healthy activities. He is best known for his promotion of baseball, but encouraged Americans to participate in all types of sports. In 1879, he authored Hand Book of Winter Sports. The book instructs readers on how to play and enjoy several seasonal activities, including skating, curling, ice boating and American football.
Late-nineteenth-century sportswriter Henry Chadwick was an advocate for exercise and healthy activities. He is best known for his promotion of baseball, but encouraged Americans to participate in all types of sports. In 1879, he authored Hand Book of Winter Sports. The book instructs readers on how to play and enjoy several seasonal activities, including skating, curling, ice boating and American football.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1879
Subject Date
1879
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Henry Chadwick, author. Beadle and Adams, New York, New York, publisher.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2006.11.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Width: 4.125 in
Thickness: 0.25 in
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