Elliott Cresson Gold Medal Presented to Henry Ford by the Franklin Insitute, 1928
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Henry Ford was known as more than an automotive industrialist; he was also acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. The Elliott Cresson Gold Medal is awarded for discovery and research which adds to the sum of human knowledge and benefits. The recipient is recognized for employing elements of leadership, or unusual skill or perfection in their workmanship.
Henry Ford was known as more than an automotive industrialist; he was also acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations. The Elliott Cresson Gold Medal is awarded for discovery and research which adds to the sum of human knowledge and benefits. The recipient is recognized for employing elements of leadership, or unusual skill or perfection in their workmanship.
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1928
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.13.100
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Leather
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Silk (Textile)
Color
Blue
Brown
Dimensions
Height: .75 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 3.325 in
Diameter: 1.25 in (medal)
Inscriptions
ELLIOTT CRESSON MEDAL. / FOUNDED 1848 [obverse] AWARDED BY THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA / TO / HENRY FORD / FOR / INVENTION AND MASS / PRODUCTION IN / AUTOMOBILES / 1928 [reverse] F.I. [box lid]
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