Maxwell Radiator Emblem, 1915-1925

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Artifact Overview

The Maxwell-Briscoe Company manufactured the Maxwell in 1904. After the break-up of the failed United States Motor Company combination in 1913, the reorganized Maxwell Motor Company continued to produce the vehicle. Walter P. Chrysler took controlling interest of the overextended company in 1921. In 1925, the newly formed Chrysler Corporation absorbed Maxwell's assets and phased out the name.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radiator emblem

Date Made

1915-1925

Creator Notes

Made for Maxwell Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.99

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Zinc alloy
Enamel (Fused coating)

Technique

Cloisonne
Die casting

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Bronze (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 2.063 in
Thickness: 0.04 in

Inscriptions

On front: MAXWELL