Embroidered Wall Hanging, Valentine's Day Gift to Henry Ford, 1932
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For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motto reveals the donor's affection for Ford products.
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motto reveals the donor's affection for Ford products.
Artifact
Wall Hanging
Date Made
1932
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.39
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Embroidering
Hand sewing
Painting (Image-making)
Color
Beige (Color)
Black (Color)
Blue
Brown
Green
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 34 in
Length: 41 in
Inscriptions
embroidered: IVE.TRIED.THEM.ALL.BUT. GIVE.ME.A.FORD. MY VALENTINE.
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