Automobile Tire, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Firestone introduced its first non-skid tires in 1908. In a clever bit of marketing, the tread pattern itself was formed by the words "NON-SKID" printed at an angle on the tire's surface. The various edges in the lettering gave the tire several points of contact with the road. The tread pattern reduced the risk of slipping during sudden stops.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire
Date Made
circa 1920
Place of Creation
Location
On Loan - Petersen Automotive Museum (Los Angeles, CA)
Object ID
2011.0.23.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 in
Inscriptions
In white: FIRESTONE
Impressed into side: 28 x 3 / Made in U.S.A. / 1 BD - 22807 / Gum Dipped
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