Plaque, Presented to Henry Ford by Harry Ferguson, May 1940
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Henry Ford was not only honored by ordinary citizens, he was also recognized by his peers, evidenced by this plaque presented by Harry Ferguson, who references in the inscription what has become known as the famous Handshake Agreement. This alliance marked the beginning of a partnership between the two manufacturers, resulting in the production of Ford-Ferguson tractors commencing in 1939.
Henry Ford was not only honored by ordinary citizens, he was also recognized by his peers, evidenced by this plaque presented by Harry Ferguson, who references in the inscription what has become known as the famous Handshake Agreement. This alliance marked the beginning of a partnership between the two manufacturers, resulting in the production of Ford-Ferguson tractors commencing in 1939.
Artifact
Plaque (Flat object)
Date Made
1940
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Plaque presented to Henry Ford by Harry Ferguson, May, 1940.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1334.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Mahogany (Wood)
Stainless steel
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 19 in
Inscriptions
engraved: Henry Ford From Harry Ferguson At A Time Of Great World Anxiety But With Pleasant Memories Of Our Gentleman's Agreement And Looking Forward To The Day When We Shall Together Help To Beat Swords Into Ploughshares And Bring Peace To The World May 1940.
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