Set of Medals Awarded to Henry Ford, 1928
THF158724 / Set of Medals Awarded to Henry Ford, 1928
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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 endorsed by many civic and corporate associations. This set of medals from an unknown organization acknowledges his use of science to further the manufacturing advances to all types of industry.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1928
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.139
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Leather
Satin
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 5.25 in
Length: 12.5 in
Inscriptions
COMMEMORATING / IN HIS SIXTY FIFTH YEAR / HENRY FORD'S SINGULAR POWERS / AS A CREATOR OF INDUSTRIES / WHICH / FIRMLY BASED ON SCIENCE / HAVE BORNE / A GOODLY HARVEST / FOR MANKIND / 1928 [front]
FORD / MY LIFE / AND WORK [back]
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