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
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