Crosley Automobile Emblem, circa 1950
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Artifact Overview
Rich from building radios and refrigerators, Powel Crosley thought a small, affordable car might appeal to Americans. He introduced his new line of vehicles in 1939. Sales were encouraging after World War II, but they fell off once Detroit's Big Three debuted their own redesigned postwar models for 1949. After losing $3 million, Crosley finally abandoned his dream in 1952.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
circa 1950
Creators
Creator Notes
Made for Crosley Motors, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.109
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Zinc alloy
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Cloisonne
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 3.625 in
Thickness: 0.04 in
Inscriptions
Front center: CROSLEY
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