Chicago Motor Club "Honor Member" Ashtray, 1920-1945
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Artifact Overview
Motorists in Chicago, Illinois, established The Chicago Motor Club (CMC) in 1906. The group promoted the automobile, travel, and good roads. An American Automobile Association member, the club sponsored early road races and established student traffic safety programs. This ashtray belonged to a CMC Honor Member.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ashtray
Date Made
1920-1945
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.98
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 5.75 in
Inscriptions
Both sides of insert: CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB / HONOR / MEMBER / C (5-point star)
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