Drawing of the Washington Monument by Edsel Ford, 1909
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Edsel Ford created this 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 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
1909
Subject Date
1909
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.111
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Pastels (Crayons)
Ink
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 4.875 in
Inscriptions
Signed, lower right: E. FORD | 1909 Letterhead, verso: HENRY FORD | DETROIT, MICH.
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