[Period images to relieve some of the stress]

On 3/18/2024 at 5:14 AM, wayne sheldon said:

 

Interesting photo, in spite of some odd distortions. It appears to be some sort of Ford dealer's show or exhibition. Almost every vehicle in the photo is a Ford product, including the Lincoln sedan (may be a couple of them?). The delivery van front and near center, is particularly interesting. It is painted up nice with sales statements like "Ideal for Cleaners & Florists". The left side mounted spare tire is standard for pickups and delivery vans where there is no place for one at the back of the vehicle. What is unusual, is that the spare tire has what appears to be a metal tire cover on it! I know that they were an option for the model A Fords (at least for 1930/'31), and are (or used to be?) highly prized among the model A crowd, but in the reality of era photographs, they are very rarely ever seen!

       This photo is from the August 1931 Ithaca County Fair Michigan.   Gary

 

[Memoribilia to view - A guide]

The Model "T" Ford cigar.

[Model A Ford dealer tag]

Another Ford dealer tag, more than likely Model A .

 

I have a Letterhead from this company,  now where do I look .

[Model A Ford dealer tag]

Another Ford dealer tag, more than likely Model A .

[Model A Ford dealer tag]

I knew I had another one.

[Let’s See Your Automotive Advertising Ink Blotters]

Another one.  

[Model A Ford dealer tag]

I am sure I found this tag at an antique show.        I have a lot of Ford collectibles and the rule of thumb is........if the "Ford" script  is in an oval then it Model "A"  or later.     This tag is confusing no oval and Model A.       I think the tags  were made locally.      Gary

[Model A Ford dealer tag]

I have one to.  Gary

[Let’s See Your Automotive Advertising Ink Blotters]

A couple more.  

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A few more.    Gary

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Another Model T blotter.

[P and O GARAGE HUTCHINSON, KANSAS - 1915]

•    A 7 3/8" x 3 3/8" felt pennant for the Grant Six.  

 

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[Chain drive hard tires "What is this automobile ? "]

  This is Peter and his brothers just going to Sismore to see a ball game.   Sent by Mary Spartz.   No postmark .     Gary in MN

[Pfeiler Bros. Garage Durant & Star]

  Owatonna MN.

[Rude Auto Co. Cedar Rapids Iowa]

Mr. J. S. Bittner sold 28 Standard Ford Coupes to the State of Iowa.

[Early Ford brass sill plates. What year ?]

I have posted the same pictures on that web site.  No clear cut answer.     Here is a picture of the back side.       Gary

[Early Ford brass sill plates. What year ?]

Early Ford sill plates.  14 7/8"  long, 1 5/16" wide and tapers to 1".     These are cast.   Pre "T"  or reproduction I don't know.  Any ideas.  Gary

[Memoribilia to view - A guide]

A Dort pay envelope ?   Gary

[Let’s See Your Automotive Advertising Ink Blotters]

Last one I think.     Gary

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Let's try two.  Gary

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And again.   Gary

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And another. Gary

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 I guess one at a time.   Gary

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A few more blotters.   Gary