1911 Peerless Brewster Victoria
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Artifact Overview
As its name suggests, the Peerless Motor Car Company of Cleveland built some of America's most prestigious luxury automobiles from 1900 to 1931. This four-cylinder 1911 model features a custom body, in the style of a Victoria carriage, by Brewster & Company of New York. Like many high-end automakers, Peerless did not survive the Great Depression.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1911
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.309.1
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 84 in
Width: 63 in
Length: 160 in
Wheelbase: 110.5 in
Inscriptions
on 2 brass headlamps
SOLAR / LENS MIRROR PROJECTOR / BADGER BRASS MFG. CO. KENOSHA, WIS., NEW W[?]ORK
on 2 carriage lamps at side of front seat and 2 plates on front floor: BREWSTER & CO. / NEW YORK
plate on dash:
PEERLESS / THE PEERLESS MOTOR CAR CO. / CLEVELAND, OHIO / MODEL 29 NO 16091
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