Ford Motor Company 50th Anniversary Medallion, 1953
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Artifact Overview
The Ford Motor Company commissioned a medallion to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company's founding. The medallion, based on artwork created by Norman Rockwell, depicts profiles of the company's three leaders from 1903 to 1953: Henry Ford, the company's founder; Edsel, Henry's son and company president from 1919-1943; and Henry Ford II, Henry's grandson who led the company into the next fifty years.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medallion (Medal)
Date Made
1953
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Ford Motor Company commissioned the medallion. Anthony de Francisci is the sculptor of the bas-relief and manufactured by the Medallic Art Company.The medallion's design is based on Norman Rockwell's portrait of Henry Ford, Edsel Ford and Henry Ford II.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.241.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Bronze (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.188 in (Medallion)
Diameter: 3 in (Medallion)
Height: 0.563 in (Box)
Width: 3.25 in (Box)
Length: 3.188 in (Box)
Inscriptions
on front of medallion:
HENRY FORD ~ EDSEL FORD ~ HENRY FORD II / After Norman Rockwell / A de Fsc / (C) FMC
on back of medallion:
50 YEARS FORWARD ON THE AMERICAN ROAD / 1903-1953 / FORD MOTOR COMPANY
on edge of medallion:
MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
on inside lid of box:
MEDALLIC ART CO. / NEW YORK
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