Edsel Ford: The Artist in Our Family

49 artifacts in this set

Henry Ford once referred to his son Edsel as the artist in the family. Explore Edsel's sense of art and design through artwork from his youth, and Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models created under his leadership.

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1929 Lincoln Convertible Victoria

Automobile

When Ford Motor Company bought Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, the luxury automaker's cars were well engineered but not particularly attractive. Lincoln styling flourished under Edsel Ford's leadership. He worked with some of the industry's best coachbuilders to produce appealing designs that improved Lincoln's sales and stature. This 1929 Model L convertible, with a body by Dietrich, is a fine example.