Life Mask of John Burroughs, January 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

January 1921

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

33.533.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Matting (Supporting)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in (Frame was 11.125)
Width: 8 in (Frame was 9.125)