Clara Steinmetz Photograph Album, 1880-1920

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Artifact Overview

German-born Charles Steinmetz moved to the United States in 1889 to work as an electrical engineer. His sister Clara, a poet and painter, followed sometime around 1897. The siblings remained close, visiting one another and corresponding regularly until Charles' death in 1923. This album, likely assembled by Clara, documents important aspects of Charles' life during his rise to influence in the American electrical industry.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photograph album

Date Made

1880-1920

Subject Date

1880-1920

Creator Notes

Likely assembled by Clara W. Steinmetz.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

36.773.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11.75 in
Length: 2 in