Durant Radator Emblem, 1922-1932
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Artifact Overview
The winged dragon design in this emblem can be found on other Durant automobile emblems. William C. Durant established Durant Motors Incorporated in 1921 after his ouster from General Motors. The Great Depression hit the company and its founder hard. The company's assets were liquidated in 1933, and William Durant declared personal bankruptcy four years later.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
1922-1932
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
86.129.98
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
Obverse center, in blue: D
Obverse lower, raised type: DURANT
Reverse: GUS. FOX CO. / CIN. O.
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