Chicago Automobile Club Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904
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Artifact Overview
Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1904
Subject Date
1904
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.136.344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Sterling silver
Plate (Material)
Technique
Plating (Metal coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 9 in (including handles)
Diameter: 5.125 in (at mouth)
Diameter: 3.75 in (at base)
Inscriptions
Engraved on front: CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE CLUB / HARLEM RACE MEET / SEP. 30 - OCT. 1, 1904 / FIRST PRIZE / 10 MILES - CARS 881-1432 LBS. / WON BY / FORD MOTOR CO.
On bottom: R. W. (image of deer head) & S / STERLING / 364
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