Michigan Driver's License Issued to Henry Ford, 1921
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Starting in 1919, everyone in Michigan needed a license to operate a motor vehicle -- even automotive industry pioneers like Henry Ford. The license's basic format hasn't changed that much. Place of residence, age, height, sex, and eye color are still indicated on Michigan driver licenses today.
Starting in 1919, everyone in Michigan needed a license to operate a motor vehicle -- even automotive industry pioneers like Henry Ford. The license's basic format hasn't changed that much. Place of residence, age, height, sex, and eye color are still indicated on Michigan driver licenses today.
Artifact
Driver's license
Date Made
09 August 1921
Subject Date
09 August 1921
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.452
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 4.375 in
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