Tray Made from Printing Plate, Gift to Henry Ford, 1914
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Artifact Overview
Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps Mr. Ford would have been especially pleased with this creation; a tray made from a repurposed copper printing plate.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tray
Date Made
1914
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.159
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 0.5 in
Width: 12.375 in
Length: 14.5 in
Inscriptions
B.F. / 1914 [back lower right]
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