Lalique "Levrier" Greyhound Hood Ornament, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hood ornament
Date Made
circa 1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
68.19.596
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 2 in
Length: 8 in
Inscriptions
Bottom: R. Lalique France
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