Portrait of Edsel Ruddiman and Henry Ford, 1915
THF135206 / Portrait of Edsel Ruddiman and Henry Ford, 1915
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Artifact Overview
Edsel Ruddiman was a lifelong friend of Henry Ford's. As boys, they attended the same Scotch Settlement School, where they shared a love of pranks. Years later, Ruddiman worked as a research chemist on Ford's efforts in chemurgy -- promoting the use of agricultural products in industry. Henry and Clara Ford named their only child, Edsel Ford, after Ruddiman.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
1965
Subject Date
1915
Creator Notes
The original photographer is unidentified. This print was is from a copy negative made by The Henry Ford's photographic department.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.N.B.41206
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in
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