Portrait of John Gunsolly, circa 1885

THF129636 / Portrait of John Gunsolly, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1885

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2004.33.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Anna Austin Monnis, Granddaughter to John Gunsolly.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Dimensions

Height: 20 in
Width: 16 in

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Portrait of John Gunsolly, circa 1885