John Burroughs and Hiram Burroughs near Slabsides, 1896
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John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. He is pictured here with his older brother Hiram at Slabsides, the rustic retreat he built near his home.
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about accessible and familiar landscapes. He is pictured here with his older brother Hiram at Slabsides, the rustic retreat he built near his home.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
October 1896
Subject Date
October 1896
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
93.205.40
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back: John & Hiram / Oct 1896
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