Packard Tool Kit, circa 1928

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Artifact Overview

In the late 1920s, Packard Motor Car Company provided accessory tool kits, like this one, with its automobiles. Car buyers at the time were not concerned that the tools suggested an unreliable vehicle. Rather, they appreciated the kits as one of the special touches that set high-end Packard cars apart from those of other companies.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Automotive tool kit

Date Made

circa 1928

Subject Date

circa 1928

Creator Notes

Made for Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.161.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of George K. Bradley.

Material

Canvas
Metal
Paint (Coating)

Technique

Stenciling

Color

Brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in (bag)
Width: 16.25 in (bag)

Inscriptions

Stenciled in black on front of bag: PACKARD