Photograph of a Design Drawing, Circus Velvet Concept 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
Photographic print
Subject Date
April 1967
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1741.258
Credit
From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
Lower front corner:
Circus Control Vehicle
Virgil M. Exner Inc. Apr.67
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