Lexington Radiator Emblem, 1920-1930
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In 1910, a group of Connersville, Indiana investors bought out Kentucky-based Lexington Motor Car Company and relocated it to their city. The Lexington was an assembled car and its production peaked in 1920. A steady decline began after the post-World War One recession. E. L. Cord purchased the company in 1927.
In 1910, a group of Connersville, Indiana investors bought out Kentucky-based Lexington Motor Car Company and relocated it to their city. The Lexington was an assembled car and its production peaked in 1920. A steady decline began after the post-World War One recession. E. L. Cord purchased the company in 1927.
Artifact
Radiator emblem
Date Made
1920-1930
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Indiana, Connersville
Creator Notes
Made for Lexington Motor Company, Connersville, Indiana
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.129.86
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Cloisonne
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Bronze (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.188 in
Width: 3.25 in
Thickness: 0.04 in
Inscriptions
On front: LEXINGTON
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