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Crew of the Benson Ford Freighter around the Dining Room Table, April 14, 1945

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THF736277 / Crew of the Benson Ford Freighter around the Dining Room Table, April 14, 1945
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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 aboard the Benson Ford.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

14 April 1945

Subject Date

14 April 1945

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

General Photographs Series

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.833.P.81666.17

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: 8.188 in
Width: 10.938 in

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