Orville Wright and Henry Ford with Greenfield Village Architect Edward Cutler in Dayton, Ohio, October 1936
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford admired brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright. They were all sons of the Midwest (Ford from Michigan, the Wrights from Ohio) who achieved great success in the early 20th century. After Ford purchased the Wrights' home and cycle shop in 1936, Orville Wright helped him locate original family furnishings, books and equipment to outfit the buildings.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
27 October 1936
Creators
Creator Notes
Original photography by M.E. Fawcett, Dayton, Ohio. Reminiscence of Edward L. Bryant (1898-1984) typewritten on back of photograph.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.188.18056
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: 8.125 in
Width: 10.000 in
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