Rendering, 1949 Lincoln Continental Clear Glass Roof Design

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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

Subject Date

1949

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.1.1672.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Rendering (Drawing techniques)

Color

Black (Color)
Blue
White (Color)

Rendering, 1949 Lincoln Continental Clear Glass Roof Design