Duesenberg Automobile Emblem, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Fred and August Duesenberg were respected builders of racing engines when they introduced their first production car, the Duesenberg Straight Eight, in 1921. The new car used a single-overhead-camshaft, eight-cylinder engine derived from their competition engines. It also featured industry-first four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Production ended in 1927, but the car was followed by the sporty Model X and the luxurious Model J.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
circa 1930
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the D. L. Auld Company in Columbus, Ohio for the Auburn Automobile Company, Auburn, Indiana.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
86.129.143
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Cloisonne
Color
Gold (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 5.25 in
Thickness: 0.04 in
Inscriptions
On front: DUESENBERG / STRAIGHT / 8
Verso: THE D. L. AULD CO. / COLUMBUS, O
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