"History of Detroit and Michigan," 1884

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Artifact Overview

The author of this book, Silas Farmer, was the son of John Farmer, Detroit's earliest map publisher. Silas began his career working on maps but turned his efforts to writing and compiling a complete history of Detroit, Michigan. A great reference to what life was like in Detroit before the 1900s, historians continue to study this work today.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1884

Subject Date

1884

Creator Notes

Authored by Silas Farmer; published by Silas Farmer & Co., Detroit, Michigan

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

66.143.828

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Bookbinding (Process)
Engraving (Printing process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 7.75 in
Length: 2.25 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten in ink on flyleaf inside front cover: Property of / Thomas I. Starr