Chevrolet Six "Queen of the Shows" Pin, circa 1929
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Artifact Overview
Chevrolet introduced a reliable and affordable six-cylinder engine in its models for 1929. The new engine was advertised as "a six for the price of a four," and happy customers made Chevrolet the top-selling brand in the early 1930s. Chevy's inline six also generated buzz at automobile expositions, making it "Queen of the Shows."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lapel pin
Date Made
circa 1929
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.178.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Thickness: 0.094 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: NEW CHEVROLET SIX / Queen of the Shows
Printed reverse: Geraghty & Company / Chicago USA
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