Chevrolet Nomad Nameplate, 1957
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Artifact Overview
Car model names might seem straightforward (especially once they are well-established and familiar) but most are masterpieces of allusion, rife with references to glamorous locations, social rank, rugged environment -- all tied to the self-image and aspirations of potential car buyers. Different styles of lettering -- whether bold, high-tech, freehand, or formal -- offer further reinforcement to the power of a model name.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Nameplate
Date Made
1957
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in the United States by the General Motors Parts Division.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.231.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.75 in (of nameplate )
Width: 6.25 in (of nameplate )
Thickness: 0.75 in (of nameplate)
Inscriptions
Nameplate: Nomad
Printed on box: General Motors / Genuine General Motors Parts Division General Motors Corporation Detroit, Michigan / Made in U.S.A. / Emblem 3732860 / General Motors Parts Division / Made and Printed in U.S.A.
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