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

Creators

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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