Automobile Racing Trophy Won by George M. Holley, 1903
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Artifact Overview
George M. Holley founded his first automotive company, with his brother Earl, in 1896 -- when he was still a teenager. After initially building three- and four-wheeled vehicles, the brothers specialized in carburetors, and the Holley Carburetor Company became a major supplier to American automakers. George Holley won this trophy in a 1903 auto race.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1903
Subject Date
07 September 1903
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.145.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George M. Holley, Jr.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Technique
Plating (Metal coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
engraved on obverse: B.T.A. / LABOR DAY / 1903 / AUTOMOBILE / G.M. HOLLEY
on bottom: M.F.D. & PLATED BY / REED & BARTON / 28 / GILT
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