Continental Mark II Hood Ornament, 1956-1957

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company's separate Continental Division chose a four-pointed star as its logo in 1956. The star evolved from a crest-style emblem that Lincoln had adopted in the 1942 model year. The Continental Division was merged into Lincoln after just two years. Following that merger, the Continental star became the symbol of the whole Lincoln line.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hood ornament

Date Made

1956-1957

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

93.231.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel

Dimensions

Height: 3.625 in
Width: 4.375 in
Length: 0.75 in

Continental Mark II Hood Ornament, 1956-1957