1925 Ad Kelly Springfield Tire Automobile Flexible Cord - ORIGINAL HG1

$47.95 USD

This is an original 1925 black and white print ad for Kelly-Springfield Tires. The company was founded in 1894 in Springfield, Ohio by Edwin Kelly and Arthur Grant. During the 1990s, Kelly-Springfield became a part of Goodyear tires.

CONDITION

This 86+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 12.25 inches; 23 x 31 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Helck, Clarence Peter. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Clarence Peter Helck

(1893-1988) Peter Helck was a renowned magazine illustrator, with his greatest success occurring between the 1920s and 1940s. Helck composed mostly industrial or automotive scenes, with many popular Advertising clients such as General Electric, Chevrolet, and Mack Trucks, among others. He was the founder of Automotive Fine Arts Society and named the Dean of American Automotive Illustrators of the 20th Century.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Car Parts, Auto, Vehicle, Car, Motor

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