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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