Erskine Hubcap, 1927-1930
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Studebaker introduced its Erskine line for 1927. Named for the company's then-president Albert Erskine, the Erskine car featured a compact wheelbase and a six-cylinder engine. But the Erskine was priced somewhat high for its size -- a problem compounded by the introduction of the similarly sized, lower-priced Ford Model A for 1928. Studebaker ended the Erskine brand in 1930.
Studebaker introduced its Erskine line for 1927. Named for the company's then-president Albert Erskine, the Erskine car featured a compact wheelbase and a six-cylinder engine. But the Erskine was priced somewhat high for its size -- a problem compounded by the introduction of the similarly sized, lower-priced Ford Model A for 1928. Studebaker ended the Erskine brand in 1930.
Artifact
Hubcap
Date Made
1927-1930
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
53.32.100
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 4 in
Height: 2.125 in
Inscriptions
obverse: E stamped on side near bottom: 134391 12 GA STUDEBAKER
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