Ford Motor Company Fiftieth Anniversary Calendar by Norman Rockwell, 1953
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Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Company, commissioned a calendar from the celebrated American illustrator Norman Rockwell to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary in 1953. Ford offered a small version, described as a home calendar (seen here), and a larger community calendar. The home calendar featured six Rockwell images and a cover page with an image of the three Fords who served as company President.
Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Company, commissioned a calendar from the celebrated American illustrator Norman Rockwell to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary in 1953. Ford offered a small version, described as a home calendar (seen here), and a larger community calendar. The home calendar featured six Rockwell images and a cover page with an image of the three Fords who served as company President.
Artifact
Calendar
Date Made
1952-1953
Subject Date
1953
Keywords
Collection Title
Ford Motor Company Fiftieth Anniversary Promotional Publications
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1334.509.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 15.25 in
Width: 10 in
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