Henry Ford and Edsel Ford, 1905

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford and his son Edsel Ford were photographed together in 1905. During Edsel's childhood, Henry was a devoted and loving parent. Likewise, Edsel idolized his father and followed him into the automotive business. But their relationship became strained as they grew older -- pushed apart by their different personalities.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1905

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.O.728.B

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: 4.75 in
Width: 6.75 in

Henry Ford and Edsel Ford, 1905