Rendering of Automobile Dashboard Design Concept

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Artifact Overview

Designer Walter K. Gierschick graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. He worked for Sundberg-Ferar and Chrysler at various points, but Gierschick spent the bulk of his career at General Motors. He was Assistant Chief Designer for GM from 1961 to 1985. Gierschick retired from GM after 25 years of service to the company.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Rendering (Drawing)

Date Made

1961-1985

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

88.148.9

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Rendering (Drawing techniques)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 17 in

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