Winton Race Trophy, a Punch Bowl, Tray and Cups Won by Henry Ford Driving the "Sweepstakes" Racer in 1901
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Henry Ford received this cut-glass punch bowl after beating Alexander Winton in an automobile race at Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in October 1901. Winton was so heavily favored that, according to lore, race promoters chose a prize that would look good in Winton's home. Instead, it became the first trophy awarded to Ford's racing program -- and the only one won by Henry Ford himself.
Henry Ford received this cut-glass punch bowl after beating Alexander Winton in an automobile race at Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in October 1901. Winton was so heavily favored that, according to lore, race promoters chose a prize that would look good in Winton's home. Instead, it became the first trophy awarded to Ford's racing program -- and the only one won by Henry Ford himself.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1901
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.3140.B
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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