Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903

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Artifact Overview

This is one of the first shares of stock in Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford's third attempt to establish a successful car company. This time Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding investors -- like Vernon C. Fry, Malcomson's cousin, to whom this certificate was issued.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Stock certificate

Date Made

26 June 1903

Subject Date

26 June 1903

Location

On Loan - Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum

Object ID

64.167.85.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Handwriting

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.375 in
Width: 11 in