Henry Ford's Boyhood Workbench inside Ford Home (Henry Ford's Birthplace), circa 1934
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford first developed his mechanical skills by repairing watches for friends and neighbors. Young Ford never took a fee; he was content with the experience he gained. When his father insisted that Henry should be charging for his services, the boy instead resorted to making his repairs in secret, toiling late at night at a workbench in his bedroom.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1934
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.3233
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: 5 in
Width: 4.125 in
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