Radiator mascot; made by Harold Stabler in the form of a hare/rabbit, with inscription "LGOC No 62", as fitted to Country area buses, 1922 - 1924
Main details
Reference number | 1991/44 |
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Description | Animal mascots for motor vehicles became popular in the 1920s. The London General Omnibus Company had this rabbit mascot produced to be used on the radiator caps of Country Buses. It was designed by the silversmith Harold Stabler and made in cast aluminium. The pottery company Carter Stabler & Adams also produced ceramic versions of the rabbit in 1922. At the same time, a rabbit motif was used on posters and publicity material. In 1923 there were plans to introduce a turtle mascot for the Central Buses to symbolise the wealth of the City. However, fearful of jokes about the tortoise-like speed of the service, the turtle idea was dropped. The rabbit mascot disappeared at the same time. |
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Dates | 1924 |
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Completeness | 75% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 190mmWidth 70mmDepth 120mmItem content Attribute Value Inscription LGOC No 162 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer London General Omnibus Company Workshops, 1924Designer Harold Stabler,