Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the American Federation for the Blind, 1944
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. One such example is this sterling silver medal presented to Henry Ford by the American Federation for the Blind for outstanding service to the visually impaired.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1944
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.13.106
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Leather
Sterling Silver
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 4.75 in
Length: 4.75 in
Diameter: 3.5 in (medal)
Inscriptions
THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND [obverse]
FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE BLIND / HENRY FORD 1944 [reverse]
HENRY FORD [lid of presentation box]
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Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. This medal was awarded to Henry Ford by Illinois Manufacturers Association at their annual meeting in 1930, recognizing his contributions to industrial progress.