Rendering, Lincoln Capri Concept Car, 1948
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Artifact Overview
William M. Schmidt joined Ford's Lincoln-Mercury design studio in 1940. By the time he left in 1955, Schmidt had risen to Chief Designer. He contributed to several Lincoln and Mercury vehicles including the dramatic Lincoln Futura concept car. Schmidt went on to work for Packard and Chrysler. He formed his own William M. Schmidt Associates in 1959.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Design drawing
Date Made
1948
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1672.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 16 in
Width: 25 in
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