Henry Ford with Grandson Henry Ford II, 1918
THF96813 / Henry Ford with Grandson Henry Ford II, 1918
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford's first grandchild -- and his namesake -- Henry Ford II was born on September 4, 1917. Henry II would grow up to run the family business, serving as president, then chairman and CEO, of Ford Motor Company from 1945 until his retirement in 1979.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1918
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.3189
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: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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