Old Monarchs of the Road
Name/Title
Old Monarchs of the RoadEntry/Object ID
2025.7.231Scope and Content
A mosaic of early American automobile emblems fills the page, each badge rendered with its own typography, color, and personality, capturing the exuberant branding of the brass‑era car industry. Grouped into several panels, the names read like a roll call of long‑vanished marques, a reminder of just how many manufacturers once competed for attention. In the lower corner, a small note explains that only “16 American cars are made today by Six Motor Manufacturers, which are the ‘Survivors’ of over 2000 different makes since 1876.” Beneath it, a timeline of early automotive “firsts.”Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
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