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  • Collection: Works by Lynn Ford

Lynn Ford chip carving sample.
This sample of Lynn Ford chip carvings was found in one of the library's storage units. It was missing a side piece on the left side. We presume it came into the library's collection sometime between 1968-1981 and probably would have been in the…

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This long planter made by Lynn Ford is displayed atop the Large Print books at the Emily Fowler Central Library.

The planter was made of basswood around 1968. It has resided in different locations in the library. From 1969 until 2002, it was…

Diamond pattern.
These chip carvings were produced by Lynn Ford. We believe some of them might have been used to produce his hammered metalwork, while others were display samples to show customers.

The boards were found loose in his shop. After Lynn Ford's death,…

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The two doors carved by Lynn Ford were the original front doors in the 1968 renovation of the Emily Fowler Library. They were taken out during the 1981 renovation and added to the foyer. The work was commissioned by O'Neil Ford. Hand-carved out of…

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These two carved doors by Lynn Ford were once on the exterior of the building. They were removed from the east side of the building and put on permanent display in the foyer of City Hall in Denton, Texas.

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This set of hand-carved doors is located at the entrance to the Denton City Council Chamber. They were made by Lynn Ford, brother of architect, O'Neil Ford who also designed the building.

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These doors were once exterior doors and have been moved into a foyer on the inner part of the inner "u-shaped" area.

From the close-up photos, one can see that they were painted some time ago as the paint is wearing off.

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A wall of carved sticks made of basswood, by artisan Lynn Ford, is located in the hallway of the lower level staff area at the Emily Fowler Central Library.

Measures 97" x 18 1/2 feet.

This piece has nicks and stains along some bottom pieces.…

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Three exterior doors made by Lynn Ford. They have brass handles and we believe the wood is fir.

These doors are on the south-facing side of the Civic Center. A covered breezeway protects the top half of the doors from the shade, while the bottom…

In addition to the exhibit, there are many things going on in this photograph of importance. First of all, this is one of the few photographs that capture the Mexican brick flooring that was in the 1968 addition to the library. It was made by Acme Brick Co. for O'Neil Ford and was called "el Fordo". The wall of chip carvings was made by Lynn Ford, brother of O'Neil Ford and well-known for his woodcarvings and metal work.
A Political & Military display on exhibit at the Emily Fowler Central Library, c1982. The "Kids Place" can be seen in the background.

Returns desk at the Emily Fowler Library.
The first photo shows the newly added extension to the Emily Fowler Library which was designed by O'Neil Ford and added in 1969. The second view was taken after the building was expanded in 1980-81 to include an upper level.

The pottery lamps were…
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