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
Creators
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
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