Henry Ford and William Stout, October 5, 1925

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Artifact Overview

Henry and Edsel Ford had an early interest in commercial aviation and believed it might become as important as the automobile. The Fords invested in William Stout's metal airplane company and soon built an airport and airplane factory for his use. By the time this photograph was taken, Ford Motor Company had purchased the Stout Metal Airplane Company.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1925

Subject Date

05 October 1925

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.1008.AP.2178

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in