Henry Ford, Edsel Ford and Henry Ford II: Ford, Three Generations, 1953

Summary

Norman Rockwell commemorated the 50th anniversary of Ford Motor Company's founding with a group portrait of the automaker's three most influential leaders. Henry Ford served as president from 1906 until 1919, and again from 1943 to 1945. Edsel Ford headed the company from 1919 until his death in 1943. Henry Ford II presided over the company from 1945 until 1979.

Norman Rockwell commemorated the 50th anniversary of Ford Motor Company's founding with a group portrait of the automaker's three most influential leaders. Henry Ford served as president from 1906 until 1919, and again from 1943 to 1945. Edsel Ford headed the company from 1919 until his death in 1943. Henry Ford II presided over the company from 1945 until 1979.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1953

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.20.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant Material)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 32.75 in  (Frame Height)

Width: 29 in  (Frame width)

Depth: 1 in  (Frame depth)

Height: 25.5 in  (Opening Height)

Width: 21.5 in  (Opening Width)

Connect 3

Discover curious connections between artifacts.

Learn More