Panoramic View of Seal Harbor, Maine, 1927
THF255234 / Panoramic View of Seal Harbor, Maine, 1927
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Artifact Overview
In 1922, Edsel Ford purchased property in Seal Harbor, Maine, and began building his family's summer home. Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a fellow resident of the area, wrote congratulating Edsel on his selection -- the property offered the Fords splendid scenic views of the Maine coast. The letter initiated a friendship between the two that led to partnerships on various charitable causes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1927
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.72648
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8 in
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