Thomas Sato, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison on a "Vagabonds" Trip, Jackson River Ferry, Virginia, 1918
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Artifact Overview
Known as the Vagabonds, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs embarked on numerous camping trips between 1916 and 1924. In this photograph, Edison sits in his preferred position -- the front passenger seat. As designated leader, Edison chose the routes and navigated the camping party through the countryside, often avoiding main roads.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
23 August 1918
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.34.1918.155
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: 5 in
Width: 7.5 in
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