Automobile Club of Michigan Honor Trophy, 1940-1941
THF103421 / Automobile Club of Michigan Honor Trophy, 1940-1941
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Artifact Overview
The American Automobile Association (AAA) considered school safety awareness to be one of its most important missions. The organization formed its school safety patrol program in 1920 to help protect children traveling to and from class. Special safety awards, like this trophy, further encouraged student safety.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1941
Subject Date
1940-1941
Creators
Creator Notes
Made for the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Plate (Material)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
Raised type: PRESENTED BY / AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF MICHIGAN / HONOR TROPHY / FOR EXCELLENCE / IN SAFETY ACTIVITY / 1940 (AAA logo) / 1941
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