Henry Ford's 19th Century Motorists Membership Badge, circa 1930
THF151057 / Henry Ford's 19th Century Motorists Membership Badge, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Great Britain's Circle of 19th Century Motorists was formed in 1927 to recognize the comparatively small number of people who had operated an automobile before the year 1900. Henry Ford was among them, having driven his Quadricycle for the first time on June 4, 1896. Ford was presented with this membership badge for the exclusive club.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
circa 1930
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.134
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
White metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Cloisonne
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: 1900 / 19th / CENTURY MOTORISTS / 30 YEARS ON THE ROAD / MEMBER
Reverse: HENRY FORD
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