"The New Conn Alto Saxophone" Brochure, circa 1932

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Artifact Overview

Virgil Exner's long career in design included time with General Motors, Raymond Loewy Associates, and Studebaker. Exner is best remembered for his work at Chrysler, where he headed design efforts from 1953 to 1961. Following his retirement from Chrysler, Exner consulted on multiple projects including concept cars, motorboats, and revivals of the Duesenberg and Stutz automobile brands.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Subject Date

circa 1932

Creator Notes

Artwork for cover by Virgil M. Exner for brochure commissioned by C. G. Conn, Ltd.

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

90.1.1741.27

Credit

From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.875 in
Width: 3.938 in