Auto Lite Spark Plug Sign, 1940-1960

Summary

In business since 1911, Autolite began producing spark plugs in 1936 and quickly became a supplier to numerous automobile companies. This sign advertises the availability of Auto Lite spark plugs.

In business since 1911, Autolite began producing spark plugs in 1936 and quickly became a supplier to numerous automobile companies. This sign advertises the availability of Auto Lite spark plugs.

Artifact

Advertising sign

Date Made

1940-1960

Driving America
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

00.4.3778

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Technique

Embossing (Technique)

Color

Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in

Width: 23.75 in

Inscriptions

Front: REPLACE WITH / AUTO LITE / SPARK PLUGS / IGNITIOM / ENGINEERED / BY IGNITION ENGINEERS Lower edge: ROBERTSON-DUALIFE-SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

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