Mr. T. A. Raman Presents a Portable Spinning Wheel to Henry Ford, a Gift from Mahatma Gandhi, 1942

Summary

In response to a letter of good wishes from Henry Ford, Mahatma Gandhi sent a portable spinning wheel to the industrialist as a gift. Gandhi used the spinning wheel as a symbol in his struggle for India's independence and economic self-sufficiency. Gandhi and Ford shared a mutual admiration for one another because of their longstanding commitments to peace.

In response to a letter of good wishes from Henry Ford, Mahatma Gandhi sent a portable spinning wheel to the industrialist as a gift. Gandhi used the spinning wheel as a symbol in his struggle for India's independence and economic self-sufficiency. Gandhi and Ford shared a mutual admiration for one another because of their longstanding commitments to peace.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.688 in

Width: 4.625 in

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