James Watt International Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1938
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. The James Watt International Medal is an international award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The Medal is awarded to eminent engineers who have attained world-wide recognition in mechanical engineering in any leadership capacity; research and development, invention, production.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1938
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Struck by the Royal Mint of Great Britain for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.13.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Leather
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Silk (Textile)
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 4 in
Diameter: 2.125 in (medal)
Inscriptions
JAMES WATT / 1736 - 1819 / INTERNATIONAL MEDAL [obverse]
THE / INSTITUTION OF / MECHANICAL / ENGINEERS / AWARDED TO / HENRY FORD / 1938 [reverse]
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