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- Portrait Plate, Presented to Henry Ford, 1930 - Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. This portrait plate was commissioned by an Italian Ford dealer; all he asked for in exchange for this amazing piece of ceramic art was that an autographed photograph of Henry Ford be sent to the artist.
- 1930
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Portrait Plate, Presented to Henry Ford, 1930
Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. This portrait plate was commissioned by an Italian Ford dealer; all he asked for in exchange for this amazing piece of ceramic art was that an autographed photograph of Henry Ford be sent to the artist.
- Presentation Box with Scroll Given to Henry Ford by FordIndia Auto Dealers, July 30, 1938 - Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. Within this elaborately rendered silver casket is a scroll signed by representatives of Fordindia marking the occasion of Henry Ford's 75th birthday. The inscription reveals the esteem and high regard which was felt by Ford employees towards their employer.
- 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Presentation Box with Scroll Given to Henry Ford by FordIndia Auto Dealers, July 30, 1938
Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. Within this elaborately rendered silver casket is a scroll signed by representatives of Fordindia marking the occasion of Henry Ford's 75th birthday. The inscription reveals the esteem and high regard which was felt by Ford employees towards their employer.
- Tenth Wedding Anniversary Tin Bonnet, 1850-1875 -
- 1850-1875
- Collections - Artifact
Tenth Wedding Anniversary Tin Bonnet, 1850-1875
- Paperweight, 1860-1940 -
- 1860-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Paperweight, 1860-1940
- Key to the City of Belmont Presented to Lyn St. James, 1984 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. In 1984, the City of Belmont recognized St. James's achievements and presented her with this key to the city.
- September 25, 1984
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Key to the City of Belmont Presented to Lyn St. James, 1984
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. In 1984, the City of Belmont recognized St. James's achievements and presented her with this key to the city.
- Miniature Plow Created from Rifle, Presented to Henry Ford, 1917 - Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. This plaque created by a hardware store owner from Cleveland, Ohio, eloquently sounds a call for peace during the World War I era with the inscription on his plow created from a gun, "Change the Weapon for the Plow."
- 1917
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Miniature Plow Created from Rifle, Presented to Henry Ford, 1917
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. This plaque created by a hardware store owner from Cleveland, Ohio, eloquently sounds a call for peace during the World War I era with the inscription on his plow created from a gun, "Change the Weapon for the Plow."
- Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, Presented to George Molchan as "Little Oscar" - This ceremonial key to the city of Buffalo, New York, was presented to George A. Molchan, who portrayed the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1958-1973
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Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, Presented to George Molchan as "Little Oscar"
This ceremonial key to the city of Buffalo, New York, was presented to George A. Molchan, who portrayed the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Key to the City of Indianapolis Presented to Lyn St. James, 1991 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. The City of Indianapolis recognized St. James's achievements and presented her with this key to the city.
- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Key to the City of Indianapolis Presented to Lyn St. James, 1991
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. The City of Indianapolis recognized St. James's achievements and presented her with this key to the city.
- Baseball Bat Presented to John L. McCord for First Prize at the World's Tournament of Base Ball, 1867 - The Unknown Base Ball Club of Jackson, Michigan, rallied to win the first-class title at the 1867 World's Base Ball Tournament in Detroit. Their prize was this rosewood bat originally embellished with gold mounts. At the end of the season the team presented this bat to their star pitcher, John L. McCord.
- 1867
- Collections - Artifact
Baseball Bat Presented to John L. McCord for First Prize at the World's Tournament of Base Ball, 1867
The Unknown Base Ball Club of Jackson, Michigan, rallied to win the first-class title at the 1867 World's Base Ball Tournament in Detroit. Their prize was this rosewood bat originally embellished with gold mounts. At the end of the season the team presented this bat to their star pitcher, John L. McCord.
- Key to the City of Los Angeles Presented to Lyn St. James, 1986 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. In 1986, the City of Los Angeles recognized St. James's achievements and presented her with the key to the city.
- March 25, 1986
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Key to the City of Los Angeles Presented to Lyn St. James, 1986
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. In 1986, the City of Los Angeles recognized St. James's achievements and presented her with the key to the city.