Drawing of a Packard Motor Car by Edsel Ford, 1905-1910

THF234995 / Drawing of a Packard Motor Car by Edsel Ford, 1905-1910
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Artifact Overview

Edsel Ford created this drawing 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

Drawing (Visual work)

Date Made

1905-1910

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.1.86

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.313 in
Width: 6.875 in

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