Shards Found at Henry Ford's Birthplace, Dearborn, Michigan, 1860-1919
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Shard
Date Made
1860-1919
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
44.158.69
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry & Clara Ford.
Material
Cloth
Glass (Material)
Porcelain (Material)
Ceramic (Material)
Color
Colorless
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 11 in
Width: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
On transferware:
S DEB [----] WHIL
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