Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938

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Artifact Overview

Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Drawing (Visual work)

Date Made

1938

Subject Date

11 April 1938

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.6.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 17.5 in