Henry Ford and Clara Ford with Group on the Grounds of Fair Lane, 1932

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Artifact Overview

In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

09 July 1932

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.188.7096

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Backing (Textile material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.25 in

Henry Ford and Clara Ford with Group on the Grounds of Fair Lane, 1932