Beadwork Painting, Gift to Henry Ford, 1930-1935
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Artifact Overview
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. This elaborate beaded painting was created by an employee of the Ford Highland Park factory. It was perhaps influenced by Henry Ford's Peace Ship Expedition; an initiative he began in 1915 in the hopes of avoiding world conflict.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Painting (Visual work)
Date Made
1930-1935
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.0.48.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Beads (Pierced objects)
Canvas
Glass (Material)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Gray (Color)
Green
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 21.625 in (frame)
Width: 1.75 in (frame)
Length: 36.75 in (frame)
Height: 17.75 in (frame opening)
Length: 32.875 in (frame opening)
Inscriptions
Henry Ford Ship
Venice
Made By J. Russo
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