Timken-Detroit Axle Company Ink Blotter, Christmas Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940
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Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. Timken-Detroit Axle Company, like many other automotive suppliers, benefitted from the ascent of Ford Motor Company and saw their own growth and profits soar as a result. This small gift, given to the leader of the company, acknowledged this phenomenon.
Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. Timken-Detroit Axle Company, like many other automotive suppliers, benefitted from the ascent of Ford Motor Company and saw their own growth and profits soar as a result. This small gift, given to the leader of the company, acknowledged this phenomenon.
Artifact
Blotter (Writing equipment)
Date Made
1920-1940
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.32.79
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Dimensions
Height: 1.125 in
Width: 1.625 in
Length: 9.625 in
Inscriptions
SIGNATURE BLOTTER FOR HENRY FORD THE TIMKEN-DETROIT AXLE COMPANY
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