Pontiac Promotional Handbell, circa 1935

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Artifact Overview

Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Pontiac tried using a catchy slogan on this giveaway from the 1930s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Handbell

Date Made

circa 1935

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.52

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Copper (Metal)

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in
Width: 1.75 in
Length: 1.25 in

Inscriptions

Front of bell body: I'M / RINGING / THE BELL / WITH / PONTIAC Stamped back: PAT PENDING