Watch Repair Tool Used by Henry Ford, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. For his 13th birthday, he received a pocket watch which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often fixed watches for friends and neighbors. Clocks and watches -- and their repair -- remained a lifelong hobby for him.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Stick (Object genre)
Date Made
circa 1920
Location
at Greenfield Village in Ford Home
Object ID
51.13.229.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Length: 5.25 in
Diameter: 0.25 in
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