Plaque, Presented Posthumously to Henry Ford by the Washington Educational Touring Club, 1956
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Henry Ford was not only recognized as an automotive industrialist; during his many years in the public eye he was recognized by many civic and corporate associations. This African-American organization promoted educational opportunity through travel and discourse. Mr. Ford must have had a great impact on the group, as this award was presented almost a decade after his death.
Henry Ford was not only recognized as an automotive industrialist; during his many years in the public eye he was recognized by many civic and corporate associations. This African-American organization promoted educational opportunity through travel and discourse. Mr. Ford must have had a great impact on the group, as this award was presented almost a decade after his death.
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1956
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Creator Notes
The plaque was purchased and engraved at Woodward & Lothrop Department Store, Washington, D.C.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.1.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Cardboard
Metal
Textile
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in (plaque)
Width: .75 in (plaque)
Length: 10 in (plaque)
Height: 1.25 in (box)
Width: 12.25 in (box)
Length: 12.25 in (box)
Inscriptions
1956 WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TOURING CLUB/PRESENTS IN THE SPIRIT OF GOODWILL TRIBUTE TO HENRY FORD SR. PHILANTHROPIST, HUMANITARIAN FRIEND GEORGE H. WALLACE FOUNDER-PRESIDENT ORGANIZED 1935 LET'S GO"
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