Poster, "Auto Show February 18th -25th, 1922, State Armory, Albany, New York,"
THF732082 / Poster, "Auto Show February 18th -25th, 1922, State Armory, Albany, New York,"
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Artifact Overview
Auto shows use glamour, giveaways, spectacle, and sex appeal to show off manufacturers' latest offerings. Part entertainment and part consumer education, auto shows have their roots in 19th Century industrial exhibitions and world's fairs. New York City hosted America's first auto show in 1900 and the idea caught on. This poster promoted the 1922 Albany, New York, Auto Show.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1922
Subject Date
18 February 1922-25 February 1922
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed and printed by the Argus Company, Albany, New York.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.15.8.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 6.25 in
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Auto shows serve many purposes. They provide automakers with a place to share their latest models with the press and the public. They allow aftermarket vendors to promote goods and services. And they give visitors a chance to research -- or maybe just dream about -- their next new car. Part trade show, part show business, the auto show is an institution nearly as old as the automobile itself.