Pencil Drawing of Plymouth Automobile, January 10, 1956
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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
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
10 January 1956
Creators
Exner, Virgil M. (Virgil Max), 1909-1973
Creator Notes
Made by, or under the direction of, Virgil M. Exner while working for Chrysler Corporation.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1741.263
Credit
From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Inscriptions
on lower right corner: PLYMOUTH / Gitschlag / STUDIO / 1-10-56
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