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- Tapestry Portrait, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940 - Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps the creator of this portrait was a satisfied Ford owner who used his own expertise to create this special memento.
- 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Tapestry Portrait, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940
Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps the creator of this portrait was a satisfied Ford owner who used his own expertise to create this special memento.
- Long Island Historical Museum, Tapestry, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Long Island Historical Museum, Tapestry, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Swedish Weaving (Mrs. Ernberg), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Swedish Weaving (Mrs. Ernberg), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Tapestry Presented to Henry Ford to Commemorate his 75th Birthday, from Ford Motor Company Mexico City, 1938 - Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. This large professionally woven tapestry was a gift to Henry Ford on his 78th birthday, presented by the manager of Ford Motor Company Mexico City.
- 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Tapestry Presented to Henry Ford to Commemorate his 75th Birthday, from Ford Motor Company Mexico City, 1938
Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. This large professionally woven tapestry was a gift to Henry Ford on his 78th birthday, presented by the manager of Ford Motor Company Mexico City.