Nothing was more indicative of the times than locomotives, particularly epitomized by sleek, art deco-stylized Streamliners. Pontiac made dozens of "streamliner" hood ornaments that looked ...

The art deco era offered designers excellent inspiration, with many aerodynamic hood ornaments tying into the sleekness provided by this decorative style. Buick embraced the look early on ...

There are sections devoted to women, animals, mythology, art-deco-inspired motifs and space. Each theme has a featured automobile from the 1920s or 1930s, a selection of hood ornaments ...