Automobile Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904
01
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
26 August 1904
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.136.345
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Plate (Material)
Technique
Plating (Metal coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Diameter: 5.75 in (at top)
Diameter: 4.5 in (of base)
Inscriptions
Stamped on bottom: W.F.D. & PLATED RV/ REED & BARTON / 28 / GILT
Scratched on bottom: 7296
Engraved on front: 5 MILES OPEN / AUG. 26TH 04 / CARS UNDER 1432 ILBS / WON BY/ FORD MOTOR CO.
Keywords |
|---|