Horace M. Huffman, Jr. and Benson Ford with the One Millionth Huffman Bicycle, 1947

Artifact Overview

Huffman Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio, built its one millionth bicycle in 1947. The bike, plated in 14-karat gold to commemorate the milestone, featured a motorcycle-inspired faux fuel tank and a fender-mounted headlight. Company executive Horace M. Huffman, Jr., presented the special bicycle to Benson Ford, who accepted it on behalf of The Henry Ford.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Subject Date

1947

Creators

Henry Ford (Organization). Photographic Department

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.1929.N.B.43345

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Dearborn Negatives (Photographs) Photographs Bicycle industry Ford, Benson, 1919-1978 Huffman, Horace M., 1914-1996 Henry Ford (Organization). Henry Ford Museum Huffman Manufacturing Company Huffy Corporation Bicycles Donations Executives Museums