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Glidden Trophy Badge, circa 1905-1913

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THF101953 / Glidden Trophy Badge, circa 1905-1913
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Artifact Overview

This pin depicts the Glidden Tour trophy. In 1905, Charles J. Glidden donated a trophy for the automobile touring event first organized by the Automobile Association of America (AAA) a year earlier. The event focused attention on American automobiles and roads. Winners were judged on vehicle endurance and reliability. The last Glidden Tour event was held in 1913.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

1895-1913

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

86.178.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Technique

Stamping (Forming)

Dimensions

Height: 2.813 in
Width: 1.062 in
Thickness: 0.062 in

Inscriptions

Embossed on lower: GLIDDEN TROPHY Embossed around globe: PACIFIC / OCEAN / UNITED / STATES / BRAZIL / ATLANTIC / OCEAN Stamped on reverse: TA / B ? (2 illegible characters)
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