Chrysler Commemorative Medal, 1934
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Artifact Overview
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the Depression's darkest years. Chrysler Motors, one of many manufacturers with a major presence at the fair, constructed a large pavilion and distributed souvenirs to fairgoers. This brass medallion commemorated Chrysler's first ten years -- a "Century of Progress in a Decade."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1934
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.178.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Stamping (Forming)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.125 in
Thickness: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On recto (?): 10th ANNIVERSARY / (relief of car) / OF THE / CHRYSLER / CAR / 1924
On verso: A CENTURY OF PROGRESS IN A DECADE / (relief of car) / AIRFLOW / CHRYSLER / 1934
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