Advertising Layout Painted by William L. Mitchell, "Packard," 1933
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Artifact Overview
Bill Mitchell joined General Motors' Art and Colour Section in 1935 and served as GM's head of design from 1958 to 1977. Mitchell created this advertising layout for Packard in 1933 while he was working for the Barron Collier Advertising Agency in New York City.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Watercolor (Painting)
Date Made
1933
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Painted by William L. Mitchell while working for the Barron Collier Advertising Agency, New York City.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.1.1734.64
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Boards (Flat objects)
Watercolor (Paint)
Technique
Painting (Image-making)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 28.25 in
Width: 22 in
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