Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1936
THF158054 / Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1936
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Artifact Overview
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motifs often represented Ford products.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Throw pillow
Date Made
1936
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Embroidering
Hand sewing
Color
Green
Red
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 15.5 in
Length: 16 in
Inscriptions
embroidered:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1903
FORD AROUND THE WORLD
1936
A PILLOW OF REST
FOR A MAN THAT
SERVES THE WORLD BEST
HAND MADE BY
FANNIE HARTLEY
OCILLA GA.
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