Essex Super Six Automobile Emblem, circa 1925

Summary

Essex Motor Company was formed by Hudson Motor Car Company in 1918. Essex debuted its first models the following year. The success of Essex helped Hudson rank third in U.S. automobile production in 1925. The Essex Super Six was introduced in 1927. Hudson phased out the Essex nameplate beginning in 1932.

Essex Motor Company was formed by Hudson Motor Car Company in 1918. Essex debuted its first models the following year. The success of Essex helped Hudson rank third in U.S. automobile production in 1925. The Essex Super Six was introduced in 1927. Hudson phased out the Essex nameplate beginning in 1932.

Artifact

Radiator emblem

Date Made

1922-1930

Creators

Hudson Motor Car Company 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Detroit 

Creator Notes

Made for the Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.92

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)

Technique

Cloisonne

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.938 in

Width: 1.938 in

Thickness: 0.04 in

Inscriptions

In center: ESSEX / SUPER / SIX / USA

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