Henry Ford in His Office at the Piquette Avenue Plant, circa 1908
THF93106 / Henry Ford in His Office at the Piquette Avenue Plant, circa 1908
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford strikes a regal pose in his office at Ford Motor Company's Piquette Avenue Plant around 1908. Ford was probably working on the design of the new Model T at this time. Henry's offices were always neat and tidy because Henry was rarely in them. He spent most of his time out in the factory.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1908
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.188.4767
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: 3.5 in
Width: 7.25 in
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