Lalique "Grande Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, 1928-1930
THF168870 / Lalique "Grande Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, 1928-1930
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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
1928-1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Rene Lalique, Wingen-sur-Moder, France.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
68.19.583
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Samuel L. Scher, M.D.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Length: 8 in
Diameter: 2.5 in (of base)
Inscriptions
Etched script on side:
R LALIQUE FRANCE
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Hood ornaments -- formally called mascots -- are among the most prominent decorative elements on an automobile's exterior. Manufacturers designed mascots that communicated speed, power, or prestige. Some motorists replaced factory ornaments with aftermarket pieces that conveyed wealth and taste. More practical drivers capped their radiators with functional motometers to measure engine temperature. In any form, mascots made a statement.