Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, June 26, 1903

Summary

This is one of the first shares of Ford Motor Company stock. It was issued to Henry Ford, who had failed twice before to establish a successful automobile company. In his third attempt, Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding additional investors for Ford's new enterprise.

This is one of the first shares of Ford Motor Company stock. It was issued to Henry Ford, who had failed twice before to establish a successful automobile company. In his third attempt, Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding additional investors for Ford's new enterprise.

Artifact

Stock certificate

Date Made

26 June 1903

Subject Date

26 June 1903

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.85.1

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Ink

Technique

Printing (Process)
Handwriting

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.313 in

Width: 10.938 in

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