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Crew Dining Room aboard the Henry Ford II Freighter, October 16, 1935

THF736259 / Crew Dining Room aboard the Henry Ford II Freighter, October 16, 1935
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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford had two ore freighters built in 1924 and named them after his grandsons, Henry Ford II and Benson Ford. The ships plied the Great Lakes, transporting raw materials to and from Ford's River Rouge manufacturing complex. The crews enjoyed well-furnished quarters and many up-to-date accommodations, like this dining room with electric lighting and a built-in sideboard buffet.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

16 October 1935

Subject Date

16 October 1935

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.833.P.64302.A

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: 7.938 in
Width: 11 in