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"I sat DOWN 2 STAND Up for courage" Mug, 2013

THF166967 / "I sat DOWN 2 STAND Up for courage" Mug, 2013
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Mug (Cup)

Date Made

2013

Subject Date

01 December 1955

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.27.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)

Color

White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
Length: 3.25 in

Inscriptions

on front: I / sat / DOWN / 2 / STAND / UP / for / courage on back: 2857 / ROSA / PARKS / BUS / 19 / 55 / Henry Ford Museum pressed on bottom: THAILAND
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