1932 Muroc Dry Lake, California, Race, Painted by William L. Mitchell 1977-1987
THF119563 / 1932 Muroc Dry Lake, California, Race, Painted by William L. Mitchell 1977-1987
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Artifact Overview
Bill Mitchell, head of design at General Motors from 1958 to 1977, painted this scene following his retirement. It shows a 1932 race on Muroc (now Rogers) Dry Lake. The lakebed, located in southern California's Mojave Desert, was used for racing and land speed runs into the 1930s, when it became a part of Edwards Air Force Base.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Painting (Visual work)
Date Made
1977-1987
Subject Date
1932
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.1.1734.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 20 in
Width: 30 in
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