Keystone Automobile Club Sign, circa 1940

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Artifact Overview

The Keystone Automobile Club, which partnered with American Automobile Association Mid-Atlantic in 1965, was a membership-based organization that served drivers in the greater Philadelphia area. This sign would indicate to members that this garage was "officially" approved by the club.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertising sign

Date Made

circa 1940

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

86.129.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 35 in
Width: 30 in

Inscriptions

In white at top: OFFICIAL / GARAGE At Center: KEYSTONE AUTOMOBILE CLUB In white at lower: LARGEST IN THE EAST