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- Pierce-Arrow Archer Hood Ornament, 1931-1938 - Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, but were also a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. It seems appropriate that American car manufacturer Pierce-Arrow affixed an archer to the fronts of its models.
- 1931-1938
- Collections - Artifact
Pierce-Arrow Archer Hood Ornament, 1931-1938
Many early 20th century luxury automobile manufacturers outfitted their vehicles with hood ornaments or mascots. These decorative mascots were not only an advertisement for the company, but were also a symbol of the car owner's wealth and good taste. It seems appropriate that American car manufacturer Pierce-Arrow affixed an archer to the fronts of its models.
- "The Pierce-Arrow," an Advertisement from Life Magazine, October 14, 1909 - 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.
- October 14, 1909
- Collections - Artifact
"The Pierce-Arrow," an Advertisement from Life Magazine, October 14, 1909
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.
- 1925 ALCOA Aluminum Sedan - The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) commissioned several "all-aluminum" cars in the early 1920s. After extensive road testing, each car was disassembled and thoroughly inspected to determine the metal's performance. The project was a clever mix of cutting-edge research and old-fashioned promotion. This sedan, built by Pierce-Arrow and about 85 percent aluminum in its composition, is the only survivor.
- 1925
- Collections - Artifact
1925 ALCOA Aluminum Sedan
The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) commissioned several "all-aluminum" cars in the early 1920s. After extensive road testing, each car was disassembled and thoroughly inspected to determine the metal's performance. The project was a clever mix of cutting-edge research and old-fashioned promotion. This sedan, built by Pierce-Arrow and about 85 percent aluminum in its composition, is the only survivor.