Sketch of a Truck by William L. Mitchell, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Bill Mitchell joined General Motors' Art and Colour Section in 1935 and served as GM's head of design from 1958 to 1977. His many successes included the 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special, the 1963 Buick Riviera, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. Mitchell created this illustration around 1930.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1930
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.1.1734.314
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 5 in
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