Drawing by Edsel Ford, 1904

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Artifact Overview

Edsel Ford created this drawing when he attended the Farrand School in Detroit, Michigan. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Drawing (Visual work)

Date Made

1904

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.1.492

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 4.375 in
Width: 7.625 in

Inscriptions

Edsel Ford | B5th | Farrand School | Age 11 years