Edsel Ford and Henry Ford on Henry's 79th Birthday, Greenfield Village, 1942
THF99079 / Edsel Ford and Henry Ford on Henry's 79th Birthday, Greenfield Village, 1942
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford celebrated his 79th birthday with a favorite activity -- a visit to Greenfield Village. He was joined by his wife, Clara, son, Edsel, and several Ford Motor Company officials. The group enjoyed a meal at Clinton Inn (now Eagle Tavern) and attended a performance at Martha-Mary Chapel, where students of the Edison Institute schools presented Ford with a basket containing 79 yellow roses.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
30 July 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.1297
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: 9.25 in
Width: 6.75 in
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