Henry Ford in His Office at the Highland Park Plant, 1913

Summary

Henry Ford was photographed in his office at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant in 1913. The photo session was a rare moment in which to catch Ford at his desk. Always a mechanic at heart, Ford preferred to spend his time on the factory floor talking in person with his managers and employees.

Henry Ford was photographed in his office at Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant in 1913. The photo session was a rare moment in which to catch Ford at his desk. Always a mechanic at heart, Ford preferred to spend his time on the factory floor talking in person with his managers and employees.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

November 1913-December 1913

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.833.259.A

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: 7.75 in

Width: 7 in

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