Thermometer, 1950-1965

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Artifact Overview

Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. Some items, like this thermometer from a local American Automobile Association (AAA) representative, became daily reminders about the organization and its services. It also served as a quick reference on who to call when needed.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Thermometer

Date Made

1950-1965

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.135.108

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)

Color

Gold (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Width: 2.625 in

Inscriptions

Lower obverse: GEORGE MEASEL / AUTO INSURANCE / AT COST / AAA / LE.8200 / VE. 6-2911
Thermometer, 1950-1965