"Circus Velvet," circa 1967
THF31975 / "Circus Velvet," circa 1967
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Artifact Overview
In 1966, automobile designer Virgil Exner was approached by a wealthy man with an unusual dream: to build a motorized circus with vehicles for transporting performers and constructing the big top. Exner was eager to begin the novel, though soon abandoned, project. He created several concept vehicles and structures for the spectacle, known as Circus Velvet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1967
Creator Notes
Artwork created by B. Ross Cousins for Virgil Exner, Inc.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1741.210
Credit
From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 16 in
Width: 23.25 in
Inscriptions
front, lower proper left corner:
Cousins
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