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Henry Ford's California Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Medal, 1936

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Medal

Date Made

1936

Place of Creation

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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Henry Ford's California Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Medal, 1936