John Burroughs Looking for a Bird's Nest near Slabsides, June 1915
THF235400 / John Burroughs Looking for a Bird's Nest near Slabsides, June 1915
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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
1915
Subject Date
June 1915
Creator Notes
Photographed by Albert H. Pratt.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.0.35.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on front:
Photo by A.H. Pratt
Handwritten in pencil on back:
J.B. looking for a nest / at Slabsides June 1915
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