Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit, circa 1895
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Artifact Overview
In 1891, Henry Ford left his small lumber business to work for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit. By early 1894, he was promoted to chief engineer. During his time at the Edison Illuminating Company, Henry Ford (left) also built his first horseless carriage, the Quadricycle, with the help of some of his coworkers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1895
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.1783
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: 7.500 in
Width: 11.000 in
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