"The New Conn Alto Saxophone" Brochure, circa 1932
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Virgil Exner's long career in design included time with General Motors, Raymond Loewy Associates, and Studebaker. Exner is best remembered for his work at Chrysler, where he headed design efforts from 1953 to 1961. Following his retirement from Chrysler, Exner consulted on multiple projects including concept cars, motorboats, and revivals of the Duesenberg and Stutz automobile brands.
Virgil Exner's long career in design included time with General Motors, Raymond Loewy Associates, and Studebaker. Exner is best remembered for his work at Chrysler, where he headed design efforts from 1953 to 1961. Following his retirement from Chrysler, Exner consulted on multiple projects including concept cars, motorboats, and revivals of the Duesenberg and Stutz automobile brands.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Subject Date
circa 1932
Creators
Exner, Virgil M. (Virgil Max), 1909-1973
Creator Notes
Artwork for cover by Virgil M. Exner for brochure commissioned by C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1741.27
Credit
From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.875 in
Width: 3.938 in