Clara Steinmetz Photograph Album, 1880-1920
THF256741 / Clara Steinmetz Photograph Album, 1880-1920 / front cover
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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
Creators
Creator Notes
Likely assembled by Clara W. Steinmetz.
Collection Title
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
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