Stock Certificate, "One Hundred Shares of Tucker Corporation Class A Common Shares," 1948
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It was a seller's market for automakers after World War II, and Preston Tucker used the opportunity to launch his sleek, rear-engine Tucker 48. He raised over $20 million selling stock, dealer franchises and accessories for his cars, but ran afoul of the law in the process. Charged with fraud, Tucker was found not guilty after a lengthy trial.
It was a seller's market for automakers after World War II, and Preston Tucker used the opportunity to launch his sleek, rear-engine Tucker 48. He raised over $20 million selling stock, dealer franchises and accessories for his cars, but ran afoul of the law in the process. Charged with fraud, Tucker was found not guilty after a lengthy trial.
Artifact
Stock certificate
Date Made
03 May 1948
Subject Date
04 May 1948
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.1.2.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 12 in
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