Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild Honorary Board Member Award Presented to William Mitchell, 1968

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Artifact Overview

The Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild was an educational initiative of the Fisher Body Division of General Motors. From 1930 through 1968, the guild encouraged young men to consider careers in automotive design. Its primary activity was a model making competition in which top winners received college scholarships. This award was given to GM styling chief and guild supporter Bill Mitchell.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trophy (Object)

Date Made

1968

Subject Date

1958-1968

Creator Notes

Made for Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.1.1734.58

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.

Material

Metal

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Color

Silver (Color)
Light blue
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 18 in
Width: 2.75 in
Length: 2.75 in

Inscriptions

Engraved obverse: HONORARY BOARD / MEMBER / WILLIAM L. MITCHELL / 1958-1968 / [light blue emblem with gold-colored napoleonic coach] / FISHER BODY CRAFTSMAN'S GUILD / MODEL CAR / COMPETITION
Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild Honorary Board Member Award Presented to William Mitchell, 1968