Chicago Automobile Club Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904
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Artifact Overview
Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1904
Subject Date
1904
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Mauser Manufacturing Co., Mount Vernon, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.9.46
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Sterling silver
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
engraved on obverse: CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE CLUB / HARLEM RACE MEET / SEP 30-OCT 1-1904 / FIRST PRIZE / 5 MILE OPEN / WON BY / FORD MOTOR CO.
on bottom: STERLING / 925 / 1000 / FINE / [hallmark of unicorn] / 1237 b / 4 pint /
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