Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 1967
THF31692 / Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 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 and created several concepts, including this control vehicle designed to erect the big top.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Design drawing
Date Made
1967
Subject Date
1967
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1741.205
Credit
From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Graphite pencil
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 18 in
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