Diorama Featuring Henry Ford and Ford Automobile, circa 1935
THF158098 / Diorama Featuring Henry Ford and Ford Automobile, circa 1935
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Artifact Overview
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. Ford Bryant, in his book Henry's Attic, stated that many of these Ford-in-a-Bottles were sent to his estate, Fair Lane, over the years. One of the more poignant examples noted the address of the sender as "Poorhouse, Parkersburg, West Virginia."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Diorama
Date Made
circa 1935
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.176
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Textile materials
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Diameter: 6.5 in
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