Bosch Automobile Horn, circa 1930

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Artifact Overview

Robert Bosch founded his company in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1886. The firm initially manufactured magnetos for stationary internal combustion engines, but it began building automobile magnetos in 1906. Over time, its auto parts line expanded to include batteries, brakes, fuel pumps, light bulbs, wiper blades, and horns -- among many other items.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Vehicle horn

Date Made

circa 1930

Place of Creation

Location

On Loan - Shanghai Auto Museum (Anting, Shanghai, China)

Object ID

68.19.241

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.

Material

Chromium

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 8.5 in

Bosch Automobile Horn, circa 1930