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