Munsey Historic Tour Trophy, 1910
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Artifact Overview
In 1910, a Ford driven by James Cherry won its class in the Munsey Historic Tour. The event tested a car's road performance and dependability during the 11-day, 1550-mile tour. Rules required teams to travel from one control point to another within specified times and penalized teams for vehicle repairs. Infractions diminished the automobile's reliability and could cost the team the race.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1910
Subject Date
August 1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.0.22.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Sterling silver
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 33 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 2 in (or thickness)
Inscriptions
Upper shield, below reliefs of each building: INDEPENDENCE HALL / PHILADELPHIA / FANEUIL HALL / BOSTON / THE CAPITOL / WASHINGTON / BATTLE MONUMENT / BALTIMORE
Center obverse: THE MUNSEY HISTORIC TOUR / AUG. 16TH TO AUG. 27TH 1910 / 1550 MILES / THE EVENING TIMES / OF PHILADELPHIA / THE BOSTON JOURNAL / THE WASHINGTON TIMES / THE BALTIMORE NEWS / WON BY / FORD / ENTRY NO. 34 / DIVISION 2-A / DRIVEN BY / JAMES CHERRY /
Edge: DIEGES & CLUST, WASH DC
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