DuPont Wheel Center Cap

Object/Artifact

-

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

DuPont Wheel Center Cap

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.252

Description

These hub caps were placed in the center of the wheel hub to protect the hub from dust and weather. They were also decorative and helped identify the automobile.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia, DuPont Motors

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1919 - circa 1933

Dimensions

Diameter

7 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB29

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor