Video Parts (2)
This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
Dedication of Cornerstone of Henry Ford Museum / Tractor-Drawn Reapers / Ford Farm: Costumed Women Part 1
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Thomas A. Edison, 9/27/28. Thomas A. Edison operating steam engine in laboratory, Henry Ford and others watching - close-up of Edison and another man - close-up of Ford and Edison - Ford and Edison talking with another man in laboratory - Edison carrying Luther Burbank’s spade, climbing steps to platform - spectators - Edison’s son taking pictures - Edison walking across slab of wet concrete, sinking spade into slab, walking down steps at edge - Edison writing his name and date in slab with stick, Ford watching - spectators. [1928] b. Line of several tractor-drawn reapers, windrows. [1927] c. Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Gaston Planliff and daughter. Costumed women taking tea at table, young girl entering, receiving coin from mother, leaving, women standing, showing dresses. [1926]
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