Trophy Presented to Henry Ford by the Navy Service School on the Occasion of his Birthday, 1941
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Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. In 1940, Henry Ford leased land at the Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant to the U.S. Navy to establish a Navy Service School to train servicemen; this trophy was presented to Mr. Ford in gratitude for his patriotic contributions.
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. In 1940, Henry Ford leased land at the Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant to the U.S. Navy to establish a Navy Service School to train servicemen; this trophy was presented to Mr. Ford in gratitude for his patriotic contributions.
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1941
Subject Date
30 July 1941
Creators
United States. Navy Service School
Creator Notes
Made by Dodge, Inc. for the United States Navy Service School.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Bakelite (TM)
Brass (Alloy)
Non-ferrous Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 28.5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 7 in
Inscriptions
PRESENTED TO MR. HENRY FORD ON HIS 78TH BIRTHDAY BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SERVICE SCHOOL [inscribed on cup] IN APPRECIATION OF HIS PATRIOTIC SERVICE AND HIS MANY KINDNESSES TO THE MEN STATIONED AT DEARBORN [inscribed on base]
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