Jewett Hubcap, 1922-1927

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Artifact Overview

Jewett Motors, Incorporated, a subsidiary of the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company, introduced its six-cylinder vehicle in 1922. Jewett, named after Paige-Detroit president Harry Jewett, was a lower-priced companion car to the Paige. Harry Jewett sold his interest in the company in January 1927 to the Graham Brothers. With new owners, the Jewett name was discontinued.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hubcap

Date Made

1922-1927

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.32.29

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Silver (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.5 in
Height: 2.625 in

Inscriptions

obverse: J