Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 1967

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Artifact Overview

In 1966, automobile designer Virgil Exner was approached by a wealthy man with an unusual dream: to build a motorized circus with vehicles for transporting performers and constructing the big top. Exner was eager to begin the novel - though soon abandoned - project and created several concepts, including this control vehicle designed to erect the big top.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Design drawing

Date Made

1967

Subject Date

1967

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

90.1.1741.205

Credit

From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Graphite pencil

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 18 in