John Burroughs Wearing His Woodchuck Fur Coat, near Slabsides, November 7, 1920

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Artifact Overview

John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

07 November 1920

Subject Date

07 November 1920

Creator Notes

Photograph by Katherine S. Smith.

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

00.1764.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.875 in
Width: 6.25 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten in pencil on the front, under the image: In the woods near Slabsides / Nov. 7, 1920 Handwritten in ink on back of image: John Burroughs in / his Woodchuck-skin / coat, near Slabsides, / November 7, 1920 / Photograph by / Katherine S. Smith Handwritten in pencil on back of image: 115 Double purple ink stamp: 1590