Chandler Radiator Emblem, circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

Frederick Chandler, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, formed Chandler Motor Car Company in 1913. The car, which also bore the owner's name, was moderately priced and sold well. The company merged with another Chandler automobile company, Cleveland Automobile Company, in 1926. Two years later, Hupp Motor Car Corporation absorbed the company and the vehicle name was dropped.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radiator emblem

Date Made

circa 1920

Creator Notes

Made for the Chandler Motor Car Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.100

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Zinc alloy

Technique

Die casting

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 2.688 in
Thickness: 0.03 in

Inscriptions

On front: CHANDLER
Chandler Radiator Emblem, circa 1920