Automobile Club of Michigan AAA Reflector Badge and License Plate Topper, 1950-1960
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Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. This Automobile Club of Michigan badge also contains a reflector--an added safety device. It could help warn oncoming motorist of a stranded vehicle on dark nights.
Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. This Automobile Club of Michigan badge also contains a reflector--an added safety device. It could help warn oncoming motorist of a stranded vehicle on dark nights.
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1950-1960
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Plastic
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height : 5.75 in (badge w/ mount )
Width: 9.5 in (badge w/ mount)
Inscriptions
Center: AAA Encircling badge: AUTOMOBILE CLUB / OF MICHIGAN / AWARD / MEMBER
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