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
Creators
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
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