Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903
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This is one of the first shares of stock in Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford's third attempt to establish a successful car company. This time Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding investors -- like Vernon C. Fry, Malcomson's cousin, to whom this certificate was issued.
This is one of the first shares of stock in Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford's third attempt to establish a successful car company. This time Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding investors -- like Vernon C. Fry, Malcomson's cousin, to whom this certificate was issued.
Artifact
Stock certificate
Date Made
26 June 1903
Subject Date
26 June 1903
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.85.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.375 in
Width: 11 in
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