GM Motorama Commemorative Medallion, 1954

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Artifact Overview

From 1949 to 1961, General Motors hosted a series of semi-regular shows spotlighting futuristic concept cars and aspirational production cars. In 1953, the event was named Motorama and transformed into a traveling show that toured major cities around the United States. Motorama also showcased products from GM subsidiaries, like the "kitchen of the future" equipped with Frigidaire appliances.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medallion (Medal)

Date Made

1954

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.178.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Technique

Stamping (Forming)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.188 in
Thickness: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

Obverse: GM / General Motors Motorama of 1954 Reverse: Chevrolet / Pontiac / Oldsmobile / Buick / Cadillac / 1954