Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, June 26, 1903
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Artifact Overview
This is one of the first shares of Ford Motor Company stock. It was issued to Henry Ford, who had failed twice before to establish a successful automobile company. In his third attempt, Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding additional investors for Ford's new enterprise.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Stock certificate
Date Made
26 June 1903
Subject Date
26 June 1903
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.85.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.313 in
Width: 10.938 in
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