Trico Universal Wiper Arm, 1949

Summary

Windshields protect motorists from dirt, debris, wind, and weather -- but dirty or rain-soaked windshields make driving hazardous. Windshield wipers help clear away mud and moisture, so drivers can safely navigate roads and highways. Trico introduced its first wipers in 1917 and by the end of the century had become one of the leading manufacturers of windshield wiper systems.

Windshields protect motorists from dirt, debris, wind, and weather -- but dirty or rain-soaked windshields make driving hazardous. Windshield wipers help clear away mud and moisture, so drivers can safely navigate roads and highways. Trico introduced its first wipers in 1917 and by the end of the century had become one of the leading manufacturers of windshield wiper systems.

Artifact

Windshield wiper

Date Made

1949

Driving America
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

87.194.4.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Stainless steel
Cardboard

Dimensions

Height: 1 in  (box)

Width: 10.25 in  (box)

Length: 0.75 in  (box)

Inscriptions

Printed on box: TRICO / UNIVERSAL / LOCK-ON / WIPER ARM / ADJUSTABLE LENGTH / STAINLESS STEEL

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