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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.

Henry Ford and John Burroughs with Steam Engine / Skimobile Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Henry Ford and John Burroughs operating steam engine - Burroughs chopping at tree - two carloads of men driving into walled yard, man approaching car, shaking hands with Edsel Ford and others - Henry Ford and another man operating steam engine - man playing with dog near steam engine - Ford chopping wood for steam engine. [1920] b. Men driving over ice in skimobile consisting of motor mounted on triangular frame fitted with blades for ice, airplane propeller furnishing thrust - men inspecting motor - men ice skating - men inspecting skimobile. [1916]

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Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects

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Date
1920-01-01
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TRT
3:07