Artwork by Edsel Ford, circa 1909
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Edsel Ford created this ink drawing when he was a teenager. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.
Edsel Ford created this ink drawing when he was a teenager. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1909
Subject Date
circa 1909
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.112
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 7.75 in
Inscriptions
E. FORD.
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