Midas Muffler Uniform Patch, 1960-1975

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Artifact Overview

Franchised shops like Midas offered specialized services. The company began in 1956 with muffler replacement, then expanded to shock absorber and brake service.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Insignia patch

Date Made

1960-1975

Creators

Creator Notes

Made for Midas, Inc., Itasca, Illinois.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2011.61.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Thread

Technique

Embroidering

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.4375 in
Width: 2.75 in

Inscriptions

Embroidred: MIDAS (logo) / MUFFLER / SHOPS