Radiator Cap, circa 1925
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In the early 20th century, aftermarket manufacturers produced automobile hood ornaments and radiator caps in any number of designs. Some were decidedly more practical than decorative. This radiator cap included a lock and key -- to prevent a vandal from stealing the cap or tampering with the engine coolant.
In the early 20th century, aftermarket manufacturers produced automobile hood ornaments and radiator caps in any number of designs. Some were decidedly more practical than decorative. This radiator cap included a lock and key -- to prevent a vandal from stealing the cap or tampering with the engine coolant.
Artifact
Radiator cap
Date Made
circa 1925
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.99.88
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 8 in
Depth: 3.5 in
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