Handmade Scrollwork Frame with Portrait of Henry Ford, 1938
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Artifact Overview
Friends and well-wishers throughout the country sent birthday greetings to the Henry Ford each July 30th. Many sent telegrams, some mailed cards and still others created special gifts or keepsakes for the famous automaker.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Portrait
Date Made
1938
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Plywood
Graphite pencils
Colored pencils
Paint (Coating)
Newsprint
Dimensions
Height: 13.875 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
obverse:
75
1863
1938
H FORD
verso:
H.F.
U.S.A.
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