Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1936
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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
Throw pillow
Date Made
1936
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Embroidering
Hand sewing
Color
Green
Red
Yellow
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 15.5 in
Length: 16 in
Inscriptions
embroidered: FORD MOTOR COMPANY 1903 FORD AROUND THE WORLD 1936 A PILLOW OF REST FOR A MAN THAT SERVES THE WORLD BEST HAND MADE BY FANNIE HARTLEY OCILLA GA.
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