Children's Christmas Party with Santa Claus, Henry Ford Hospital, December 25, 1945

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford Hospital opened in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915. While its namesake, auto magnate Henry Ford, was the hospital's primary benefactor, others made their own contributions. In 1930, oil refiner Harry B. Earhart established a fund to purchase presents for all children, and many adults, who were in the hospital during the Christmas holiday. Earhart's fund continued for 20 years.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

25 December 1946

Subject Date

25 December 1946

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.833.P.82346.9

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Gelatin Silver
Linen Back

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in