1927 Cadillac LaSalle Advertisement, "Cadillac Welcomes LaSalle, A New Car for Cadillac Homes"
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This 1927 LaSalle ad highlighted its relationship with the established Cadillac brand. The automobile's success led General Motors to create its first Art and Colour Section (later called Styling), appointing LaSalle stylist Harley Earl as director.
This 1927 LaSalle ad highlighted its relationship with the established Cadillac brand. The automobile's success led General Motors to create its first Art and Colour Section (later called Styling), appointing LaSalle stylist Harley Earl as director.
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Date Made
April 1927
Subject Date
1927
Creators
General Motors Corporation. Cadillac Motor Car Division
Creator Notes
Made for General Motors Corporation, Cadillac Motor Car Division
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.303.868
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.063 in
Width: 6.375 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: CADILLAC welcomes / LaSalle / A New CAR for CADILLAC HOMES...CADILLAC MOTOR CAR COMPANY...Division of General Motors Corporation Handwritten in ink, front, lower edge: NAT. Geographic / Apr. 1927
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