Masonic Emblem Radiator Cap, circa 1920
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Car owners purchased aftermarket hood ornaments to express their individual personalities and beliefs. The buyer of this radiator cap, featuring the Square and Compasses symbol associated with Freemasonry, likely was a proud member of his local Masonic lodge -- and eager for others to know it.
Car owners purchased aftermarket hood ornaments to express their individual personalities and beliefs. The buyer of this radiator cap, featuring the Square and Compasses symbol associated with Freemasonry, likely was a proud member of his local Masonic lodge -- and eager for others to know it.
Artifact
Radiator cap
Date Made
circa 1920
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.99.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 3.875 in
Width: 5.625 in
Depth: 1.875 in
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