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California Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Medal Presented to Edsel Ford, 1935

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THF189760 / California Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Medal Presented to Edsel Ford, 1935 / back
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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company poured resources into the 1935-1936 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego, constructing the fair's largest and most popular exhibition. It included information on automobile manufacturing methods and materials, displays of new car models, and an outdoor "Roads of the Pacific" driving course. This commemorative medal from the event was presented to Edsel Ford.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medallion (Medal)

Subject Date

1935

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Edsel B. Ford Office Papers

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.6.19.10

Credit

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

Material

Metal

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.75 in
Length: 0.188 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
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California Pacific International Exposition Commemorative Medal Presented to Edsel Ford, 1935