Ford Rotunda Public Lounge after the Building Renovation, 1952-1953
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As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned Cincinnati artist Charley Harper to design a mural honoring the Model T. Visitors could view the completed mural, titled Transportation around the World, in the Rotunda's public lounge.
As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned Cincinnati artist Charley Harper to design a mural honoring the Model T. Visitors could view the completed mural, titled Transportation around the World, in the Rotunda's public lounge.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1952-1953
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Murals (General, decorations on wall)
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.109.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford & Earl Associates, Inc.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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