Portrait of John Burroughs, 1921
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Artifact Overview
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1921
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1334.323
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
Signature on lower left in ink: John Burroughs
Signature on lower right in pencil: CF Lummis
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