American Automobile Association "Auto-Glo" Reflector, 1965-1980
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Artifact Overview
Twentieth-century motorists who belonged to automobile clubs attached badges or emblems to their vehicles. The badges helped identify members and promoted the organization. The American Automobile Association (AAA) issued this "Auto-Glo" badge to reflect oncoming light. It could help warn oncoming motorists of a stranded vehicle on dark nights.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vehicle reflector
Date Made
1965-1980
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Metal
Coating (Material)
Color
Red
Navy blue
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 5.5625 in
Inscriptions
Center in red: AAA
Encircling center logo: AMERICAN / AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Tag on back: "AUTO-GLO" PLACE PLATE IN DARKEST PART OF ROOM, OPPOSITE WINDOW...STAND NEAR WINDOW 10 TO 20 FEET AWAY. OR TEST WITH FLASHLIGHT AT EYE LEVEL.
THE STENPHO COMPANY
124 E. 3RD STREET
DAYTON, OHIO
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