Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903

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Artifact Overview

Edsel Ford created this paperwork craft when he was a boy. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Paperwork (Visual work)

Date Made

1898-1903

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.1.486

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Silk (Textile)
Paint (Coating)

Color

Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue
Red

Dimensions

Diameter: 4 in

Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903