Blackboard Drawing of an X-Engine, 1925
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Blackboards were one of Henry Ford's favorite tools when developing a new design. He used them at least as far back as 1907 when work began on the new Model T. Chalk sketches and drawings could be changed quickly as ideas were discussed. Henry was not much of a draftsman, but he surrounded himself with people who could draw.
Blackboards were one of Henry Ford's favorite tools when developing a new design. He used them at least as far back as 1907 when work began on the new Model T. Chalk sketches and drawings could be changed quickly as ideas were discussed. Henry was not much of a draftsman, but he surrounded himself with people who could draw.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
07 December 1925
Subject Date
09 December 1925
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.901.P.189.3169
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
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