Jens Jensen Landscape Architecture Drawing, "Estate of Henry Ford Esq. Detroit Michigan Plan of Lake," January 1914
THF155905 / Jens Jensen Landscape Architecture Drawing, "Estate of Henry Ford Esq. Detroit Michigan Plan of Lake," January 1914
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Artifact Overview
Henry and Clara Ford hired landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds surrounding Fair Lane -- the Fords' 1300-acre Rouge River estate. Jensen envisioned naturalistic meadows, gardens, orchards, grottoes, and wandering paths for the nature-loving couple to enjoy. He also created a lake at the end of a meadow. This drawing shows Jensen's plan for the lake and surrounding area.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Blueline print
Date Made
January 1914
Subject Date
January 1914
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.797.2.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Blueprint process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Dark green
Dimensions
Height: 25 in
Width: 38 in
Height: 28 in (Overall)
Width: 57.5 in (Overall)
Inscriptions
Embossed on lower spine in gold: 2
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