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- Ladies' Citizens Committee Washington, D.C. Badge, 1915 -
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Ladies' Citizens Committee Washington, D.C. Badge, 1915
- Mourning Rosette, 1880-1890 -
- 1880-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Rosette, 1880-1890
- Oakland Radiator Emblem, circa 1925 - This oval emblem consists of the company name surrounded by an oak leaf wreath topped with an acorn. The inscription in the banner states that Oakland is a product of General Motors. Oakland began as an independent company in 1907, but in 1909 became part of the newly formed General Motors Corporation. The Oakland brand name lasted until 1931.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Oakland Radiator Emblem, circa 1925
This oval emblem consists of the company name surrounded by an oak leaf wreath topped with an acorn. The inscription in the banner states that Oakland is a product of General Motors. Oakland began as an independent company in 1907, but in 1909 became part of the newly formed General Motors Corporation. The Oakland brand name lasted until 1931.
- Dodge Brothers Automobile Emblem, circa 1925 - After several years as suppliers to Ford Motor Company, brothers John and Horace Dodge formed their own automobile company in 1914. They selected a logo with two interlocking triangles to represent the brothers' close collaboration. Although their logo resembles the Jewish Star of David, John and Horace Dodge were Presbyterians. Chrysler purchased the Dodge Brothers company in 1928.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Dodge Brothers Automobile Emblem, circa 1925
After several years as suppliers to Ford Motor Company, brothers John and Horace Dodge formed their own automobile company in 1914. They selected a logo with two interlocking triangles to represent the brothers' close collaboration. Although their logo resembles the Jewish Star of David, John and Horace Dodge were Presbyterians. Chrysler purchased the Dodge Brothers company in 1928.
- REO Automobile Emblem, 1920-1930 - REO took its name from the initials of its founder, Ransom Eli Olds, previously founder of Oldsmobile. REO made cars and trucks that were steady sellers up through the Depression. Its last car was manufactured in 1936. The name continued in a truck division of one of its succeeding owners, White Motors. The REO brand lasted into the 1970s.
- 1920-1930
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REO Automobile Emblem, 1920-1930
REO took its name from the initials of its founder, Ransom Eli Olds, previously founder of Oldsmobile. REO made cars and trucks that were steady sellers up through the Depression. Its last car was manufactured in 1936. The name continued in a truck division of one of its succeeding owners, White Motors. The REO brand lasted into the 1970s.
- Graham-Paige Automobile Emblem, 1930 - Truck-building brothers Joseph, Robert and Ray Graham purchased Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company in 1927 and rebranded it Graham-Paige. The brothers' new automobile, introduced in January 1928, sold more than 73,000 units in its first year. But the Great Depression devastated Graham-Paige. The company's last cars appeared in 1940, and its assets went to Kaiser-Frazer in 1947.
- 1930
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Graham-Paige Automobile Emblem, 1930
Truck-building brothers Joseph, Robert and Ray Graham purchased Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company in 1927 and rebranded it Graham-Paige. The brothers' new automobile, introduced in January 1928, sold more than 73,000 units in its first year. But the Great Depression devastated Graham-Paige. The company's last cars appeared in 1940, and its assets went to Kaiser-Frazer in 1947.
- William Henry Harrison Campaign Ribbon, 1836-1840 - Sixty-seven-year-old retired military general William Henry Harrison took advantage of a wildly popular campaign staged by Whig Party leaders, who capitalized on the false perception that Harrison was a common frontier farmer living in a log cabin. Cheering crowds lined Pennsylvania Avenue for his inauguration on March 4, 1841. He performed nominal duties before falling ill and dying of pneumonia a month into his presidency.
- 1836-1840
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William Henry Harrison Campaign Ribbon, 1836-1840
Sixty-seven-year-old retired military general William Henry Harrison took advantage of a wildly popular campaign staged by Whig Party leaders, who capitalized on the false perception that Harrison was a common frontier farmer living in a log cabin. Cheering crowds lined Pennsylvania Avenue for his inauguration on March 4, 1841. He performed nominal duties before falling ill and dying of pneumonia a month into his presidency.
- Ford Good Drivers League "Contestant" Badge, 1940-1942 - Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
- 1940-1942
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Ford Good Drivers League "Contestant" Badge, 1940-1942
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
- Kissel Radiator Emblem, circa 1920 - Louis Kissel and his two sons formed Kissel Motor Car Company in Hartford, Wisconsin, in 1906. It was one of a number of businesses run by the family. Rather than assemble vehicles from purchased parts, Kissel manufactured nearly the entire car. The start of the Great Depression caused financial problems for the automobile company and car manufacturing ceased soon after.
- circa 1920
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Kissel Radiator Emblem, circa 1920
Louis Kissel and his two sons formed Kissel Motor Car Company in Hartford, Wisconsin, in 1906. It was one of a number of businesses run by the family. Rather than assemble vehicles from purchased parts, Kissel manufactured nearly the entire car. The start of the Great Depression caused financial problems for the automobile company and car manufacturing ceased soon after.
- Hupmobile Automobile Emblem, circa 1925 - Robert Hupp and his brother Louis started Hupp Motor Car Company in 1908. Robert sold his interest in 1911, but the company kept the name. Hupp produced low and medium-priced reliable cars over the next decades. During the Great Depression, the company, like many other automobile manufacturers, struggled. Production of the Hupmobile ceased in 1940.
- circa 1925
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Hupmobile Automobile Emblem, circa 1925
Robert Hupp and his brother Louis started Hupp Motor Car Company in 1908. Robert sold his interest in 1911, but the company kept the name. Hupp produced low and medium-priced reliable cars over the next decades. During the Great Depression, the company, like many other automobile manufacturers, struggled. Production of the Hupmobile ceased in 1940.