Plymouth Hubcap, 1925-1930

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Artifact Overview

Walter Chrysler introduced his company's Plymouth line in 1928. The low-priced brand competed directly with Ford and Chevrolet. It was good timing on Chrysler's part. The Great Depression soon ravaged automobile sales, but affordable Plymouths fared better than more expensive makes. The new brand helped carry Chrysler Corporation through the downturn. Plymouth represented more than half of Chrysler's sales by 1932.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hubcap

Date Made

1925-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.32.70

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Silver (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.313 in
Height: 2.125 in

Inscriptions

obverse: P stamped on side near bottom: 44816 12 GA CHRYSLER