Henry Ford Speaking into Thomas Edison's Ear, 1925
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Artifact Overview
Thomas Edison was both a mentor and a friend to Henry Ford. While this photograph, taken in 1925, suggests the notion of Ford whispering something to Edison, reality was quite the opposite. From childhood, Edison experienced hearing loss that advanced with age. For Edison to hear him, Ford spoke loudly and directly into the inventor's ear.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1925
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.188.P.5610
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 7.5 in
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