William Ford inside Ford Home (Henry Ford's Birthplace), 1890-1903

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Artifact Overview

William Ford was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1826. At age 20, he immigrated to the United States and began operating a farm in Dearborn, Michigan. He and his wife, Mary, had five children who survived to adulthood -- the oldest being industrialist Henry Ford. William Ford passed away in 1905.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1890-1903

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.O.1712B

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.000 in