Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit, 1891
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Artifact Overview
In 1891, Henry Ford left his small lumber business to work for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit. He was hired on by the general manger, Charles Phelps Gilbert (pictured here). Ford's work impressed his superiors, and by early 1894 he was promoted to chief engineer. While working at the Edison Illuminating Company, Ford also built his first horseless carriage, the Quadricycle.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1891
Creators
Creator Notes
Original photograph by George W. Cato.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.1786
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: 8.000 in
Width: 10.188 in
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