Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Fisk Red Top Tires, 1917

From Taschen's "All-American Ads 1900-1919". Illustration by Harrison Cady. Click image for 560 x 800 size.

"Fisk Red Top Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.

The Tire for Spring Driving

Fisk Service is Different

Changes, inspections, instruction, absolutely free in more than 100 Fisk Branches, regardless of the make of tire used. Consult Telephone Directory for nearest Branch Address.

Stunning! of rugged construction and liberal mileage, with distinctive red non-skid tread and contrasting sidewall - the final touch to the perfectly appointed car."

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I love this little tire add but I don't understand their need to put all those little critters in harms way. What were they thinking???

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  2. MOctober 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Before there were crash dummies... ;)

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