Henry and Clara Ford with Guests in Rose Garden at Fair Lane Estate, Dearborn, Michigan, 1917
THF137026 / Henry and Clara Ford with Guests in Rose Garden at Fair Lane Estate, Dearborn, Michigan, 1917
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Artifact Overview
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
03 July 1917
Subject Date
03 July 1917
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.833.20258
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: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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