Medal Awarded to Henry Ford by Illinois Manufacturers Association, 1930
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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. This medal was awarded to Henry Ford by Illinois Manufacturers Association at their annual meeting in 1930, recognizing his contributions to industrial progress.
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. This medal was awarded to Henry Ford by Illinois Manufacturers Association at their annual meeting in 1930, recognizing his contributions to industrial progress.
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1930
Subject Date
09 December 1930
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1510.141
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Henry and Clara Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Bronze
Leather
Satin
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 5.25 in
Length: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
NATIONAL PROSPERITY / AMERICAN INDUSTRY [front] AWARDED TO / HENRY FORD / BY / ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS / ASSOCIATION / AT ANNUAL MEETING / DECEMBER 9, 1930 / IN RECOGNITION OF HIS / CONTRIBUTION TO / INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS [reverse]
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