Lexington Radiator Emblem, 1920-1930

THF103896 / Lexington Radiator Emblem, 1920-1930
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Artifact Overview

In 1910, a group of Connersville, Indiana, investors bought out Kentucky-based Lexington Motor Car Company and relocated it to their city. The Lexington was an assembled car and its production peaked in 1920. A steady decline began after the post-World War I recession. E.L. Cord purchased the company in 1927.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radiator emblem

Date Made

1920-1930

Creator Notes

Made for Lexington Motor Company, Connersville, Indiana

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.86

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Technique

Cloisonne

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Bronze (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.188 in
Width: 3.25 in
Thickness: 0.04 in

Inscriptions

On front: LEXINGTON