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Minerva Hood Ornament, circa 1925

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Artifact Overview

Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, but were also a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. Minerva, a Belgian carmaker, used the head of the Roman goddess of the same name. Minerva is the goddess of the arts and industry.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hood ornament

Date Made

circa 1925

Creators

Creator Notes

Designed by Pierre de Soete.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.499.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Pierre de Soete.

Material

Metal

Inscriptions

P. de Soete | 92
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Minerva Hood Ornament, circa 1925