Rendering of a Sedan by William L. Mitchell, circa 1928

THF139910 / Rendering of a Sedan by William L. Mitchell, circa 1928
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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. His many successes included the 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special, the 1963 Buick Riviera, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. Mitchell created this rendering of an elegant sedan about seven years before joining GM.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Design drawing

Date Made

circa 1928

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

89.1.1734.76

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Width: 17.25 in
Length: 4.375 in

Rendering of a Sedan by William L. Mitchell, circa 1928