Horace M. Huffman, Jr. and Benson Ford with the One Millionth Huffman Bicycle, 1947
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Artifact Overview
Huffman Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio, built its one millionth bicycle in 1947. The bike, plated in 14-karat gold to commemorate the milestone, featured a motorcycle-inspired faux fuel tank and a fender-mounted headlight. Company executive Horace M. Huffman, Jr., presented the special bicycle to Benson Ford, who accepted it on behalf of The Henry Ford.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Subject Date
1947
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.N.B.43345
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in
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ArtifactOne Millionth Bicycle Made by Huffman Manufacturing Company, 1947
The Huffman Manufacturing Company traces its roots to 1892 in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio. The company's one millionth bicycle, built in 1947, received special upgrades to commemorate the production milestone. Its motorcycle-inspired faux fuel tank and fender-mounted headlight are typical for children's bikes of the era. Its 14-karat-gold plating is not!