Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903
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This is one of the first shares of Ford stock. It was issued to Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. He took a liking to young Henry and agreed to back his third attempt at starting a company despite the fact that Ford had failed twice before. Malcomson was instrumental in finding wealthy backers for the new company.
This is one of the first shares of Ford stock. It was issued to Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. He took a liking to young Henry and agreed to back his third attempt at starting a company despite the fact that Ford had failed twice before. Malcomson was instrumental in finding wealthy backers for the new company.
Artifact
Stock certificate
Date Made
26 June 1903
Subject Date
26 June 1903
Collection Title
Office of the Secretary (Ford Motor Company) Records Ford Motor Company Incorporation Series
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.85.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.313 in
Width: 10.938 in
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