Jeffery Radiator Emblem, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
The Thomas B. Jeffery Company began producing automobiles in 1902. Jeffery called his vehicle the Rambler, a name retained from his bicycle building days. Charles Jeffery took over the company after his father's death in 1910. In 1914 the Jeffery replaced the Rambler brand. Charles Nash purchased the company and it became the foundation of Nash Motors Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
circa 1920
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Thomas B. Jeffery Company, Kenosha, Wisconsin by S.D. Childs & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.130
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Zinc alloy
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Die casting
Cloisonne
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.438 in
Thickness: 0.05 in
Inscriptions
Center front: JEFFERY
Encircling outer front: THE THOMAS B. JEFFERY COMPANY / KENOSHA, WIS- U.S.A.
Stamped on reverse: S.D. CHILDS & CO. / CHICAGO
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