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Oakland Radiator Emblem, 1920-1930

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Artifact Overview

This oval emblem consists of the company name surrounded by an oak leaf wreath topped with an acorn. The inscription in the banner states that Oakland is a product of General Motors. Oakland began as an independent company in 1907, but in 1909 became part of the newly formed General Motors Corporation. The Oakland brand name lasted until 1931.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radiator emblem

Date Made

1920-1930

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.84

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Technique

Cloisonne

Color

Gold (Color)
Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.375 in
Width: 2.188 in
Thickness: 0.003 in

Inscriptions

Obverse center: OAKLAND Obverse lower: PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS
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Oakland Radiator Emblem, 1920-1930