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One sheet on board vintage poster is an advertisement for a Stromberg Carburetor, specifically a model marketed for "New Special Ford" vehicles.Key Details of the AdvertisementBrand: Stromberg Motor Devices Co., a well-known manufacturer from the early 20th century.Tagline: "More Power—No Hill Too Steep," emphasizing the performance benefits of their product for automobiles navigating difficult terrain.Era: The imagery and typography are consistent with automotive advertisements from approximately 1915 to 1920.Illustration: The artwork depicts a sleek, open-top roadster navigating a steep mountain pass, a common trope in early car ads to demonstrate mechanical reliability and power.Carburetor Model: The circular inset shows a "Special Ford Carburetor," likely intended for the ubiquitous Ford Model T.The Stromberg "97" carburetor later became legendary in the hot rodding community during the 1930s, but this advertisement represents their earlier contributions to the burgeoning automobile industry of the late 1910s. |
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