Christmas Party for Children at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, December 25, 1946
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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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.83688.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.063 in
Width: 8.125 in
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