Edsel Ford, circa 1894

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Artifact Overview

Edsel Bryant Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Ford, was born November 6, 1893. The boy's middle name honored Clara's parents, Melvin and Martha Bryant. By all accounts, Edsel was a sweet and good-tempered baby, not inclined to make a fuss. That quiet and steady personality would remain with him throughout his life.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1894

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.1258

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 5.5 in