Artwork by Edsel Ford, circa 1909

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Artifact Overview

Edsel Ford created this watercolor painting 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

Watercolor (Painting)

Date Made

circa 1909

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.1.495

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Paint (Coating)

Color

Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.125 in
Width: 6.75 in

Inscriptions

E.F.