Atlanta Hill Climb Automobile Race Trophy, 1912
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Artifact Overview
Hill climbing contests combine steep grades, hairpin turns and dangerous drops for some of the most challenging races in motorsport. Early competitions not only tested the driver's skills but showcased the practical performance of the automobile. Races usually pitted comparable vehicles -- ones with similar engine size, price or weight -- against each other. The host automobile club or product sponsors supplied trophies for the winners.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1912
Subject Date
11 May 1912
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Forbes Silver Co., a department of Meriden Britannia Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.9.37
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
Engraved on obverse: ATLANTA / AUTOMOBILE & ACCESSORY / ASSOCIATION / ANNUAL HILL CLIMB / STEWART AVE. / 1912
Engraved on reverse: THE DIAMOND RUBBER CO. / TROPHY
Bottom: FORBES SILVER CO. U.S.A. / QUADRUPLE / 1051
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