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

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

Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit, circa 1895