Mercedes Benz 1920 January 1st 1918

Archive

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Mercedes Benz 1920 January 1st 1918

Entry/Object ID

2025.7.108

Scope and Content

This Mercedes poster, dated January 1, 1918, was created by the design studio "Arbiters – Atelier für Plakat- und Reklamekunst" and promotes Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. The illustration features two individuals in early 20th-century driving attire interacting with a classic Mercedes automobile. The text highlights the Berlin showroom location at "Mercedeshaus, Unter den Linden 50/51," and provides publication details, including the responsible editor L.V. Erich Harke and the publishing house Harke's Press-Bureau.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection

Category

Posters, Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Acquisition

Accession

2025.7

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1918

Dimensions

Height

83.5 cm

Width

59.2 cm

Location

Large Archival Folder

PCF - 04

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Good