Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940
THF158062 / Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940
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Artifact Overview
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. This pillow traveled to Ford's estate, Fair Lane, from Warsaw, Poland.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Throw pillow
Date Made
1920-1940
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.138
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Ribbon (Material)
Satin
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Embroidering
Hand sewing
Color
Pink (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 7 in
Length: 10 in
Inscriptions
embroidered:
PANIE FORDZIE!!! JAPOMOGE CIAGNAC
Z WARSZAWY. POREBSKA PANU H. FORD
roughly translated:
Ford LADIES! / JAPOMOGE / pull [front]
FROM WARSAW. / Porebska / YOU H. FORD [back]
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