Collage, Detroit Skyline and the Bob-Lo Boat, 1960-1975
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Artifact Overview
Collages are a type of improvised design, remixing basic materials to create something new. In the 1970s, a child made this collage by organizing squares of construction paper into the shape of the downtown Detroit skyline. The Bob-lo boat, which once ferried passengers to a now-defunct amusement park, is featured here too.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Collage (Visual work)
Date Made
1960-1975
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.0.7.32
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Width: 30 in
Height: 24 in
Inscriptions
BOBLO
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The Henry Ford's collections contain objects that have been broken, repaired, or created through improvisation. Some objects have been altered many times, while others have led multiple lives, or served multiple purposes. These objects solve very specific practical needs or share an artistic vision. Ultimately, the objects in this group are evidence of unscripted innovation and the messiness of creative problem-solving.