Portrait of Isabelle and J.R. Jones, before 1924
THF277165 / Portrait of Isabelle and J.R. Jones, before 1924
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
1994
Subject Date
circa 1920
Creators
Creator Notes
The original photographer is unidentified. This copy made by The Henry Ford in 1994 from a circa 1920 original.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.N.B.111730
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 5.375 in
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