Gas Pedal, circa 1945
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Artifact Overview
Non-slip rubber or vinyl pads improved a driver's grip on the foot pedals that controlled a car's accelerator, brakes, or clutch. Replacement pads could be installed when the originals got too worn. Some drivers preferred to use aftermarket pedal covers from the start, either to increase grip or enhance a pedal's appearance.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Gas pedal
Date Made
circa 1945
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.198.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 10.5 in
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