Embroidered Pillow Cover, Gift to Henry Ford, 1934
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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 motifs often represented 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 motifs often represented Ford products.
Artifact
Pillow cover
Date Made
1934
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.32
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Burlap
Cotton (Textile)
Jute (Fiber)
Wool (Textile)
Technique
Embroidering
Handmade
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Blue
Gray (Color)
Green
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 13.75 in
Length: 19 in
Inscriptions
FORD HF
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