Tire Industry Hall of Fame Award Recognizing the Achievements of Harvey Firestone, Jr., 2009.

THF154553 / Tire Industry Hall of Fame Award Recognizing the Achievements of Harvey Firestone, Jr., 2009.
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Artifact Overview

Harvey Firestone, Jr., joined Firestone Tire and Rubber -- the company founded by his father, Harvey, Sr. -- in 1920. He headed Firestone's rubber-growing operations in the 1930s, and he became the company's chief executive officer in 1946. Harvey Firestone, Jr., expanded Firestone's global operations, and he led the development of Firestone auto supply and service stores.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Award

Date Made

2009

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Madei in Taiwan for the Tire Industry Association.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2010.26.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Crystal (Material by Form)
Felt (Textile)
Marble (Rock)

Technique

Carving (Processes)
Casting (Process)

Color

Colorless
Gold (Color)
Green
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in
Width: 6 in
Depth: 6 in

Inscriptions

On obelisk: November 2, 2009/ Tire Industry/ Hall of Fame/ TIA/ TIRE INDUSTRY/ ASSOCIATION On plaque on base: The Tire Industry Association/ Honors and Recognizes the Achievements of/ Harvey S. Firestone, Jr,/ Inducted in the/ Tire Industry Hall of Fame/ November 2, 2009 On sticker on bottom: MADE IN TAIWAN