Oakland Radiator Emblem, circa 1925
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Artifact Overview
This oval emblem consists of the company name surrounded by an oak leaf wreath topped with an acorn. The inscription in the banner states that Oakland is a product of General Motors. Oakland began as an independent company in 1907, but in 1909 became part of the newly formed General Motors Corporation. The Oakland brand name lasted until 1931.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
circa 1925
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Oakland Motors Division of General Motors, Pontiac, Michigan by D. L. Auld Company in Columbus, Ohio.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.129
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Zinc alloy
Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Die casting
Cloisonne
Color
Gold (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.875 in
Width: 3.125 in
Thickness: 0.05 in
Inscriptions
On front, center: OAKLAND
Lower front: PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS
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