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

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.
Handmade Scrollwork Frame with Portrait of Henry Ford, 1938