Best Decorated Car Trophy From North Dakota State Convention, 1912
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Artifact Overview
Civic boosters in the early 20th century planned automobile parades for community celebrations, political rallies, company gatherings and other events. Decorated automobiles and floats motored down city streets thrilling onlookers. Entrants could receive prizes and trophies in a number of categories. In 1912, the best decorated car in the auto parade at the Elks' North Dakota State Convention won this silver cup.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1912
Subject Date
June 1912
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.9.36
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 8.75 in
Inscriptions
engraved on obverse: 4TH PRIZE / BEST DECORATED CAR / ELKS AUTO PARADE / STATE CONVENTION FARGO N.D. / (illegible) 260 / (illegible), 1912
on bottom: W / 308 (Webster trademarking)
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