Thomas Sato on a "Vagabonds" Camping Trip, Maryland, 1921
THF127407 / Thomas Sato on a "Vagabonds" Camping Trip, Maryland, 1921
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Artifact Overview
Calling themselves the Vagabonds, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs embarked on numerous camping trips between 1916 and 1924. Various support staff were needed to maintain camp including Ford's personal chef and butler, Thomas Sato. Sato accompanied Mr. Ford on nearly all of his camping excursions, becoming a favorite among the other Vagabonds.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1921
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.34.1921.218
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: 8.25 in
Width: 5.25 in
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