Michigan Driver's License Issued to Henry Ford, 1921

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Artifact Overview

Starting in 1919, everyone in Michigan needed a license to operate a motor vehicle -- even automotive industry pioneers like Henry Ford. The license's basic format hasn't changed that much. Place of residence, age, height, sex, and eye color are still indicated on Michigan driver licenses today.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Driver's license

Date Made

09 August 1921

Subject Date

09 August 1921

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.1.452

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Typewriting
Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 4.375 in