1914 Maxwell Advertisement, "If Price is Your Problem, Then it's a Maxwell"
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The Maxwell-Briscoe Company manufactured the Maxwell in 1904. After the break-up of the failed United States Motor Company combination in 1913, the reorganized Maxwell Motor Company continued to produce the vehicle. Walter P. Chrysler took controlling interest of the overextended company in 1921. In 1925, the newly formed Chrysler Corporation absorbed Maxwell's assets and phased out the name.
The Maxwell-Briscoe Company manufactured the Maxwell in 1904. After the break-up of the failed United States Motor Company combination in 1913, the reorganized Maxwell Motor Company continued to produce the vehicle. Walter P. Chrysler took controlling interest of the overextended company in 1921. In 1925, the newly formed Chrysler Corporation absorbed Maxwell's assets and phased out the name.
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Date Made
15 December 1913
Subject Date
1914
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.219.257
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 9.063 in
Width: 12 in
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