Drawing of Young Man in Dormitory Room by Edsel Ford, circa 1907
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Artifact Overview
Edsel Ford created this drawing when he was a teenager. 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
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1907
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.493
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 5.125 in
Inscriptions
FRESHMAN | BLOOD! | BEWARE! | CLASS 07
POOL | 5[cents] | A CUE
MICHIGAN
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