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Architectural Concept Drawing of Henry Ford Museum, circa 1927

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Artifact Overview

This is one of three color perspective renderings of the proposed Museum building presented to Henry Ford by architect Robert O. Derrick. This view shows a side view of a two-story structure with large entrances. Henry Ford rejected this proposal preferring his exhibits on a single floor. The completed building has similar side entrances on a one-story gallery.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Drawing (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1927

Subject Date

circa 1927

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.981.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)
Rendering (Drawing techniques)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 30 in
Width: 40 in

Architectural Concept Drawing of Henry Ford Museum, circa 1927