Vase with Fordson Tractor, Presented to Henry Ford, circa 1925
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. This vase from the Educational Institute at Sofia, Bulgaria, with the Fordson tractor as the focal point, suggests the significance of industrialized agriculture to eastern Europeans.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
circa 1925
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.172
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 15 in
Diameter: 7.25 in
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Henry Ford was not only honored by ordinary citizens, he was also recognized by his peers, evidenced by this plaque presented by Harry Ferguson, who references in the inscription what has become known as the famous Handshake Agreement. This alliance marked the beginning of a partnership between the two manufacturers, resulting in the production of Ford-Ferguson tractors commencing in 1939.