Harley Earl, William Mitchell and Harlow Curtice, circa 1960
THF727157 / Harley Earl, William Mitchell and Harlow Curtice, circa 1960
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Artifact Overview
Three significant figures in General Motors history are seen together in this photograph. Harley Earl (left) formed GM's Art and Colour Section in 1927. Bill Mitchell (center) took over as head of the company's design department after Earl retired in 1958. Mitchell retired in 1977. Harlow Curtice served as GM's president from 1953 to 1958.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1960
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.1.1734.341.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.25 in
Inscriptions
Bill--- This reminds me of very happy days Harley--- My very best wishes Bill Harlow Curtice (written on front)
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