"The Pierce-Arrow," an Advertisement from Life Magazine, October 14, 1909
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From its founding in Buffalo, New York, in 1901, Pierce-Arrow quickly grew into one of the country's most prestigious automobile marques. Alongside Packard and Peerless, Pierce-Arrow was one of the "Three Ps" that defined early American luxury motorcars. The company's Town Cars were particularly prized by business leaders and celebrities. Pierce-Arrow fell victim to the Great Depression in 1938.
From its founding in Buffalo, New York, in 1901, Pierce-Arrow quickly grew into one of the country's most prestigious automobile marques. Alongside Packard and Peerless, Pierce-Arrow was one of the "Three Ps" that defined early American luxury motorcars. The company's Town Cars were particularly prized by business leaders and celebrities. Pierce-Arrow fell victim to the Great Depression in 1938.
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Date Made
14 October 1909
Subject Date
1909
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.657.1076
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.875 in
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