Architectural Concept Drawing of Henry Ford Museum, circa 1927
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This is one of three color perspective renderings of the proposed Museum building presented to Henry Ford by architect Robert O. Derrick. This bird's eye view shows a two-story structure, with courtyards providing light and air into the galleries. Henry Ford rejected this proposal preferring the exhibits on a single floor. The focal point was a full-scale replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
This is one of three color perspective renderings of the proposed Museum building presented to Henry Ford by architect Robert O. Derrick. This bird's eye view shows a two-story structure, with courtyards providing light and air into the galleries. Henry Ford rejected this proposal preferring the exhibits on a single floor. The focal point was a full-scale replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1927
Subject Date
circa 1927
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Architectural drawings (Visual works)
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
28.981.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Rendering (Drawing techniques)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 30 in
Width: 40 in
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