Detroit Automobile Club Sign, 1920-1935
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Artifact Overview
The Detroit Automobile Club was established in 1916. Over the years, the club arranged auto tours, lobbied for motorist-friendly legislation, promoted road and highway improvements, and encouraged tourism in Michigan. Its work continues today under the banner of the Auto Club Group, the second-largest AAA club in North America.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Information sign
Date Made
1920-1935
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Technique
Embossing (Technique)
Color
Green
White (Color)
Orange (Color)
Navy blue
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 13.1875 in
Inscriptions
Center: DETROIT / AUTOMOBILE CLUB
Left embossed decal: DETROIT / AUTOMOBILE / CLUB / AAA / THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED
Right embossed decal: DETROIT / AUTOMOBILE / PROTECTED / INTER-INSURANCE / EXCHANGE
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