Collage, Detroit Skyline and the Bob-Lo Boat, 1960-1975

Summary

Collages are a type of improvised design, remixing basic materials to create something new. In the 1970s, a child made this collage by organizing squares of construction paper into the shape of the downtown Detroit skyline. The Bob-lo boat, which once ferried passengers to a now-defunct amusement park, is featured here too.

Collages are a type of improvised design, remixing basic materials to create something new. In the 1970s, a child made this collage by organizing squares of construction paper into the shape of the downtown Detroit skyline. The Bob-lo boat, which once ferried passengers to a now-defunct amusement park, is featured here too.

Artifact

Collage (Visual work)

Date Made

1960-1975

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

91.0.7.32

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Width: 30 in

Height: 24 in

Inscriptions

BOBLO

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