Chevrolet Promotional Thimble, circa 1950

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Artifact Overview

Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Chevrolet used this ca. 1950 thimble giveaway to tout its popular vehicles and for being a sales leader for 18 years.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Thimble

Date Made

circa 1950

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.40

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Ivory (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in
Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

In blue: CHEVROLET. CHEVROLET. CHEVROLET / AMERICAS 18 YEAR LEADER