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- Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Customization, Sketch of Door Pocket and Jump Seat, 1961 - The Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, transformed a stock 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible into the presidential limousine. The modified car's interior included a blue mouton rug; two dark blue broadcloth lap robes, embroidered with the presidential seal, that tucked into pockets in the doors; and two folding jump seats for additional passengers.
- 1961
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Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Customization, Sketch of Door Pocket and Jump Seat, 1961
The Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, transformed a stock 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible into the presidential limousine. The modified car's interior included a blue mouton rug; two dark blue broadcloth lap robes, embroidered with the presidential seal, that tucked into pockets in the doors; and two folding jump seats for additional passengers.
- 1972 Presidential Limousine, Styling, Interior, circa 1970 - In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a replacement for the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential parade limousine. Ford based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan but expanded the length and height for a roomier interior. Unlike standard Lincolns, the rear doors were hinged at the back. Large, bullet-resistant windows provided good visibility for the president.
- circa 1970
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1972 Presidential Limousine, Styling, Interior, circa 1970
In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a replacement for the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential parade limousine. Ford based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan but expanded the length and height for a roomier interior. Unlike standard Lincolns, the rear doors were hinged at the back. Large, bullet-resistant windows provided good visibility for the president.
- Rendering of Proposed Cadillac Design by John Manoogian, circa 1984 - John Manoogian II worked as a designer for General Motors for over thirty years. The Detroit native received his bachelor's degree in Transportation Design from the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, California, and an M.B.A. from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. He joined General Motors in 1976 creating designs for Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, and Saturn products.
- circa 1984
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Rendering of Proposed Cadillac Design by John Manoogian, circa 1984
John Manoogian II worked as a designer for General Motors for over thirty years. The Detroit native received his bachelor's degree in Transportation Design from the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, California, and an M.B.A. from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. He joined General Motors in 1976 creating designs for Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, and Saturn products.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Avant Scene," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
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Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Avant Scene," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Trianon," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
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Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Trianon," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Arthemise," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
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Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Arthemise," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "A Saint Dominque," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
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Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "A Saint Dominque," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Christian Dior Fashion Design Drawing, "Coupole," 1953-1954 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953-1954
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Christian Dior Fashion Design Drawing, "Coupole," 1953-1954
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Early Design Drawing for 1960 Plymouth XNR Concept Car by Virgil M. Exner - Virgil Exner, head of Chrysler Corporation's styling department, designed a concept car to rival Chevrolet's popular Corvette. Exner liked his sleek, asymmetrical "idea car" so much that he named it after himself. This early design drawing highlights one of the Plymouth XNR's most striking features: a vertical fin running from the hood to the tail.
- circa 1959
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Early Design Drawing for 1960 Plymouth XNR Concept Car by Virgil M. Exner
Virgil Exner, head of Chrysler Corporation's styling department, designed a concept car to rival Chevrolet's popular Corvette. Exner liked his sleek, asymmetrical "idea car" so much that he named it after himself. This early design drawing highlights one of the Plymouth XNR's most striking features: a vertical fin running from the hood to the tail.
- Rendering, "Hinge Suggestions, Rear Deck Lid, Lincoln Continental," July 20, 1945 - Lincoln did not build civilian automobiles during World War II. Like all American automakers, the company dedicated its production capacity to military goods. But Lincoln designers were always thinking ahead to postwar cars. This drawing features one proposal. Lincoln's first all-new postwar models were introduced to the public in April 1948.
- July 20, 1945
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Rendering, "Hinge Suggestions, Rear Deck Lid, Lincoln Continental," July 20, 1945
Lincoln did not build civilian automobiles during World War II. Like all American automakers, the company dedicated its production capacity to military goods. But Lincoln designers were always thinking ahead to postwar cars. This drawing features one proposal. Lincoln's first all-new postwar models were introduced to the public in April 1948.