Horse Back Riding, Central Park, New York City, circa 1895
THF202960 / Horse Back Riding, Central Park, New York City, circa 1895
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Artifact Overview
Landscape architects designed Central Park with separate carriage drives, walking paths, and equestrian trails. In this Detroit Publishing Company photograph, two young men ride horses and several pedestrian visitors cross one of Central Park's more than 40 bridges.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1895
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.030905
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.125 in
Width: 8.5 in
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