Advertising Poster, Barney Oldfield Endorsing Firestone Tires, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview
Racing hero Barney Oldfield built a career from his first race in Ford's "999." Then as now, durable tires were a key to victory, and Firestone sponsored his efforts. This poster features many of Oldfield's rides prior to 1910, including "999" at top left.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Printed by Morgan Lithograph Company, Cleveland, Ohio
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
40.98.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John A. Sheffler.
Material
backing (textile material)
Linen (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 32 in
Width: 22 in
Inscriptions
Printed at top on poster:
"THE ONLY LIFE INSURANCE I CARRY / IS TO USE 'FIRESTONE TIRES'
At bottom of poster:
BARNEY OLDFIELD / THE VETERAN SPEED KING / COMPLIMENTS OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. AKRON, O. AND ALL PRINCIPLE CITIES / "AMERICA'S LARGEST EXCLUSIVE TIRE AND RIM MAKERS" /
MORGAN LITHO. CO. CLEVELAND, O.
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