Architectural Concept Drawing of Henry Ford Museum, Southeast Facade, circa 1927

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Artifact Overview

This is one of three color perspective renderings of the proposed Museum building presented to Henry Ford by architect Robert O. Derrick. This worm's eye view shows the front façade from the southeast perspective. The focal point is a full-scale replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, which appears on the left side. Although altered, much of this design was completed.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Drawing (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1927

Subject Date

circa 1927

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.981.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)
Rendering (Drawing techniques)

Dimensions

Height: 30 in
Width: 40 in