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1991.14.3

ID Number: 1991.14.3
Category: Communication Artifacts
Sub-category: documentary artifact
Item Type: achievement
Item Name: certificate
Materials: PAPER, UNKNOWN PLASTIC PAPER, CARDBOARD
Measurements: overall: 8 1/4 in x 10 1/4 in
Description: Rectangular, white paper certificate in a black and gold plastic frame with cardboard backing; certificate has a greenish-blue (aqua) scrollwork border on all sides with a large design in each corner; upper left corner: circular gold paper sticker attaches 2 1.5cm wide grosgrain ribbons (1 navy, 1 yellow), each approx. 6cm long; in black letters, centred: "AWARD/DETROIT/MODEL POWER BOAT/[propeller symbol]/CLUB/This is to certify that/Ernie St. Antoine/has made 61.92 M.P.H., the fastest speed in class "C"/on Sept. 15, 1946. This certificate of merit is awarded in/recognition of this achievement./R.H. Lemp Charles Verhaeghe/Commodore Chief Timer
History: Awarded to Ernie St. Antoine for attaining the fastest speed in his class with his model hydroplane boat, which he built himself.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Detroit (Mich.) place

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