Tapestry Portrait, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940
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Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps the creator of this portrait was a satisfied Ford owner who used his own expertise to create this special memento.
Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps the creator of this portrait was a satisfied Ford owner who used his own expertise to create this special memento.
Artifact
Tapestry
Date Made
1920
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Buffalo
Creator Notes
Possibly made by Mansour Karam of Buffalo, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Color
Green
Blue
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 24 in
Length: 26.5 in
Inscriptions
Tag glued to back: From Mr. Mansour Karam 454 Seneca St/Buffalo, NY 7-17-20.
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