AAA Oakland County Michigan Sign, 1925-1940
THF153480 / AAA Oakland County Michigan Sign, 1925-1940
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Artifact Overview
The Detroit Automobile Club was established in 1916. Over the years, the club arranged auto tours, lobbied for motorist-friendly legislation, promoted road and highway improvements, and encouraged tourism in Michigan. Its work continues today under the banner of the Auto Club Group, the second-largest AAA club in North America.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1925-1940
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.67
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Dark green
Navy blue
Ivory (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height : 3 in
Width: 13.25 in
Inscriptions
Emblem on proper left: DETROIT AUTOMOBILE CLUB / AAA / THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED
Center: AAA / OAKLAND COUNTY
Proper right emblem: DETROIT / AUTOMOBILE PROTECTED / INTER-INSURANCE / EXCHANGE
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