Goodyear Tires Sign, 1927-1935
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Artifact Overview
Frank Seiberling founded Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Akron, Ohio, in 1898. Though named for Charles Goodyear, who patented a rubber vulcanization process in 1844, the company had no direct ties to the inventor. The company adopted its "wingfoot" mascot in 1901. The design was inspired by a statue of Mercury that depicted the Roman god wearing winged sandals.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
1927-1935
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.106.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Blue
Gray (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 in
Width: 26 in
Thickness: 0.06 in
Inscriptions
Printed: GOODYEAR/ TIRES
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