Clay Modeling Tools, Used by Elwood P. Engel, 1955-1961
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Elwood Engel began his career in automotive design at General Motors. Following service in World War II, Engel produced designs for Ford's Mercury and Lincoln lines. He joined Chrysler as its chief designer in 1961 and retired from that company in 1973. Engel used these tools during his time at Ford, where he designed the striking 1961 Lincoln Continental.
Elwood Engel began his career in automotive design at General Motors. Following service in World War II, Engel produced designs for Ford's Mercury and Lincoln lines. He joined Chrysler as its chief designer in 1961 and retired from that company in 1973. Engel used these tools during his time at Ford, where he designed the striking 1961 Lincoln Continental.
Artifact
Tool
Subject Date
1955-1961
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1737.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Card stock
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 6.75 in
Length: 12.5 in
Inscriptions
card, taped to lid interior: ELWOOD P. ENGEL / STAFF STYLIST / STYLING OFFICE / FORD MOTOR COMPANY / 21175 OAKWOOD BLVD. / DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
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