Architectural Concept Drawing of Henry Ford Museum, Southeast Facade, 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 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.
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
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
28.981.3
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
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