Greyhound Sign, circa 1946
THF159662 / Greyhound Sign, circa 1946
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Artifact Overview
The Greyhound bus system started in 1914, when founder Carl Eric Wickman had the idea of transporting miners to and from work by bus in the Mesabi Iron Range of northern Minnesota. The business expanded and the company was named Greyhound in 1929. Despite competition, the Greyhound bus system became synonymous with long-distance bus travel.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade Sign
Date Made
circa 1946
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.106.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Porcelain (Material)
Enamel
Color
Dark blue
White (Color)
Reddish orange
Dimensions
Width: 40 in
Height: 24 in
Thickness: 0.06 in
Inscriptions
GREYHOUND
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