JOHN BURROUGHS AT RIVERBY AND SLABSIDES Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “At West Park Station.” Two men and a woman waving, John Burroughs approaching, shaking hands. “Burroughs and family at Riverby.” Burroughs carrying bucket near old covered stone well, group of children running and greeting Burroughs. “Burroughs and his son Julian in the vineyard.” Burroughs and son in vineyard, Burroughs hoeing, son inspecting vine - Burroughs sitting on bench under open sided shelter, little boy talking to him, Burroughs and boy walking away, Burroughs showing boy something on nearby tree - Burroughs cranking Model T, driving away with little boy and two women in car. “On the way to Slabsides.” Burroughs walking along road through woods, picking up pole, climbing ladder up rocky area, outside old frame house in woods, sitting on ground playing with dog, sitting down on porch, reading and playing with dog, drinking from pail brought by boy. “A view from Slabsides.” Panoramic view of mountains and woods - Burroughs sitting on porch, shaking hands with two couples, entering house with couple. [1914]

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