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- Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903 - Edsel Ford created this paperwork design 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.
- 1898-1903
- Collections - Artifact
Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903
Edsel Ford created this paperwork design 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.
- Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1906-1907 - Edsel Ford created this paperwork craft 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.
- 1906-1907
- Collections - Artifact
Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1906-1907
Edsel Ford created this paperwork craft 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.
- Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903 - Edsel Ford created this paper weaving 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.
- 1898-1903
- Collections - Artifact
Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903
Edsel Ford created this paper weaving 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.
- Dinosaur Ceramic Sculpture, circa 1990 - Jason Polan was a Michigan-born, New York-based illustrator whose visual storytelling sought to elevate the everyday—with humor and care. This collection documents Polan's life and prolific art practice, spanning childhood to adulthood; he was also a convener of creative communities. Inspiration, ideation, and completed projects are represented in preparatory material, printed matter, publications, product design, artwork, and personal collecting.
- circa 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Dinosaur Ceramic Sculpture, circa 1990
Jason Polan was a Michigan-born, New York-based illustrator whose visual storytelling sought to elevate the everyday—with humor and care. This collection documents Polan's life and prolific art practice, spanning childhood to adulthood; he was also a convener of creative communities. Inspiration, ideation, and completed projects are represented in preparatory material, printed matter, publications, product design, artwork, and personal collecting.
- Drawing by Edsel Ford, 1899-1900 - 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.
- December 1899-31 January 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing by Edsel Ford, 1899-1900
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.
- Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903 - Edsel Ford created this threadwork drawing when he was a schoolboy. 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.
- 1898-1903
- Collections - Artifact
Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903
Edsel Ford created this threadwork drawing when he was a schoolboy. 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.
- Painting of a Flower by Edsel Ford, 1905-1911 - Edsel Ford created this watercolor painting 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.
- 1905-1911
- Collections - Artifact
Painting of a Flower by Edsel Ford, 1905-1911
Edsel Ford created this watercolor painting 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.
- Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903 - Edsel Ford created this paperwork craft 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.
- 1898-1903
- Collections - Artifact
Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903
Edsel Ford created this paperwork craft 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.
- Drawing of the Washington Monument by Edsel Ford, 1909 - Edsel Ford created this drawing when he was a teenager. 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.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing of the Washington Monument by Edsel Ford, 1909
Edsel Ford created this drawing when he was a teenager. 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.
- Schoolwork by Edsel Ford, December 18-22, 1902 - Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Ford, attended the Farrand elementary school in Detroit, Michigan. Clara took an active interest in young Edsel's schooling and made sure he completed his homework on time. In December 1902, Edsel used this Christmas stocking-shaped assignment book for schoolwork. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara saved these small bits of their child's accomplishments.
- 18 December 1902-22 December 1902
- Collections - Artifact
Schoolwork by Edsel Ford, December 18-22, 1902
Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Ford, attended the Farrand elementary school in Detroit, Michigan. Clara took an active interest in young Edsel's schooling and made sure he completed his homework on time. In December 1902, Edsel used this Christmas stocking-shaped assignment book for schoolwork. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara saved these small bits of their child's accomplishments.