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- Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- January 31, 1945
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Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Leota Carroll with 1945 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor Sedan, May 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- May 31, 1945
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Leota Carroll with 1945 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor Sedan, May 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Leota Carroll with Lincoln Automobile, July 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- July 10, 1945
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Leota Carroll with Lincoln Automobile, July 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- January 31, 1945
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Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- January 31, 1945
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Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Estelle Laverne with a Mural She Painted for Sheraton Hotels -
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Estelle Laverne with a Mural She Painted for Sheraton Hotels
- Leota Carroll with Lincoln Automobile, July 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- July 10, 1945
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Leota Carroll with Lincoln Automobile, July 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- January 31, 1945
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Designer Leota Carroll Modeling the Ford "Estate Wagon" Custom-Built for Henry Ford II, January 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll also occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- Leota Carroll with Mercury Clay Model in Design Studio, May 1945 - Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. These pioneering designers left by 1948. Ford didn't hire another woman at its studio full time until 1970.
- May 04, 1945
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Leota Carroll with Mercury Clay Model in Design Studio, May 1945
Leota Carroll was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. Carroll, a talented illustrator, joined the company during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. These pioneering designers left by 1948. Ford didn't hire another woman at its studio full time until 1970.
- Leota Carroll and Other Women Model a Ford Car, August 1946 - Leota Carroll (center) was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. A talented illustrator, Carroll joined the automaker during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.
- August 16, 1946
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Leota Carroll and Other Women Model a Ford Car, August 1946
Leota Carroll (center) was the first woman hired into Ford Motor Company's Design Department. A talented illustrator, Carroll joined the automaker during World War II -- a time when most men were off fighting. Her success prompted Ford to hire other women onto its design staff. In addition to her regular duties, Carroll occasionally posed in Ford promotional photographs.