Henry Ford's California Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Medal, 1936
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Ford Motor Company poured resources into the 1935-1936 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego, constructing the fair's largest and most popular exhibition. It included information on automobile manufacturing methods and materials, displays of new car models, and an outdoor "Roads of the Pacific" driving course. This commemorative medal from the event was presented to Henry Ford.
Ford Motor Company poured resources into the 1935-1936 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego, constructing the fair's largest and most popular exhibition. It included information on automobile manufacturing methods and materials, displays of new car models, and an outdoor "Roads of the Pacific" driving course. This commemorative medal from the event was presented to Henry Ford.
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1936
Place of Creation
Keywords
United States, California, San Diego
California-Pacific International Exposition (1935-1936 : San Diego, Calif.)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.13.98
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.75 in
Inscriptions
front: CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION / SAN DIEGO / 1936 reverse: HENRY FORD
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