Name/Title
Auto Supply Store Interior (Edward R. Smith), Birmingham, MichiganDescription
This well-composed occupational view shows the interior of a well-stocked auto supply store. A notation on the back reads “Edward R. Smith.” Glass display cases hold tools and parts including wrenches, grease guns, and bolts, while the counter features advertisements for “Whiz Rapid Repair Enamel” and other automotive products. Behind them, shelves are packed with items including Goodyear tube repair kits, Pennsylvania tubes, McCord gaskets, and a Westinghouse Rectigon battery charger. Bottles of polish, including “Noble’s,” sit among the dense stock.
A flip-style calendar on the back wall advertises the First National Bank of Birmingham, Mich., set to Tuesday, May 3. Under magnification, additional product names and details become clearer, reinforcing the impression of a busy, well-stocked shop. Given the calendar date and the material culture present, 1927 is the most likely year.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1927Time Period
1920sPlace
City
BirminghamState/Province
MichiganCreate Date
April 27, 2026
