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- Clara Barrus, John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Peggie, Eden Burroughs, 1913 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1913
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Clara Barrus, John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Peggie, Eden Burroughs, 1913
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- Dish, 1680-1700 - Large, decorative, late-17th century dishes, also known as chargers, were serving plates displayed on tables or in open cupboards in the households of well-to-do individuals. The chargers showed off the owner's good taste and wealth. While decorative motifs varied, popular themes included: royalty, biblical stories, and flowers.
- 1680-1700
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Dish, 1680-1700
Large, decorative, late-17th century dishes, also known as chargers, were serving plates displayed on tables or in open cupboards in the households of well-to-do individuals. The chargers showed off the owner's good taste and wealth. While decorative motifs varied, popular themes included: royalty, biblical stories, and flowers.
- John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Eden Burroughs, and Peggie, 1913 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1913
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John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Eden Burroughs, and Peggie, 1913
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- Clara Barrus, John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Peggie, Eden Burroughs, Clara Ford and Glen Buck, 1913 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1913
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Clara Barrus, John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Peggie, Eden Burroughs, Clara Ford and Glen Buck, 1913
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- Clara Barrus, John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Eden Burroughs, Clara Ford and Edsel Ford, 1913 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1913
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Clara Barrus, John Burroughs, Henry Ford, Eden Burroughs, Clara Ford and Edsel Ford, 1913
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- Brothers John Burroughs and Eden Burroughs on the Porch at Woodchuck Lodge, circa 1915 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. Burroughs was born on a farm near Roxbury, New York, in the Catskills Mountains. He was the seventh of ten children. Here, the elderly John and his younger brother Eden relax at Woodchuck Lodge, a summer retreat near the Burroughs's birthplace.
- circa 1915
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Brothers John Burroughs and Eden Burroughs on the Porch at Woodchuck Lodge, circa 1915
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. Burroughs was born on a farm near Roxbury, New York, in the Catskills Mountains. He was the seventh of ten children. Here, the elderly John and his younger brother Eden relax at Woodchuck Lodge, a summer retreat near the Burroughs's birthplace.
- The Wonderful World of Catskill Cuisine, September 21, 2000 - Milton Glaser created this poster for a trade promotion held at the World Trade Center's Windows of the World restaurant on September 21, 2000. The event highlighted chefs who utilized ingredients from growers in the New York Catskills area. Many of these chefs drew their inspiration from French cuisine, blending those traditions with techniques from other cultural sources to create the "New American" style.
- September 21, 2000
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The Wonderful World of Catskill Cuisine, September 21, 2000
Milton Glaser created this poster for a trade promotion held at the World Trade Center's Windows of the World restaurant on September 21, 2000. The event highlighted chefs who utilized ingredients from growers in the New York Catskills area. Many of these chefs drew their inspiration from French cuisine, blending those traditions with techniques from other cultural sources to create the "New American" style.
- John Burroughs and Eden Burroughs, 1913 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. Burroughs was born on a farm near Roxbury, New York, in the Catskills Mountains. He was the seventh of ten children. Here, the elderly John poses with his younger brother Eden.
- 1913
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John Burroughs and Eden Burroughs, 1913
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. Burroughs was born on a farm near Roxbury, New York, in the Catskills Mountains. He was the seventh of ten children. Here, the elderly John poses with his younger brother Eden.
- Metamorphosis Turn-Up Book, 1790-1820 - Printed and handmade flap or turn-up books entice readers to interact with their pages. This handmade version from the late-18th to early-19th centuries presented a series of moral tales on movable pages. Unfortunately, the artist is unknown -- perhaps a young child made it as part of their education, or maybe a new parent crafted it for their children.
- 1790-1820
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Metamorphosis Turn-Up Book, 1790-1820
Printed and handmade flap or turn-up books entice readers to interact with their pages. This handmade version from the late-18th to early-19th centuries presented a series of moral tales on movable pages. Unfortunately, the artist is unknown -- perhaps a young child made it as part of their education, or maybe a new parent crafted it for their children.
- John Burroughs, Henry Ford, and Eden Burroughs, 1913 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1913
- Collections - Artifact
John Burroughs, Henry Ford, and Eden Burroughs, 1913
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.