1917 Ad American Chain Weed Tire Automobile Parts Car - ORIGINAL THR1

This is an original 1917 black and white print ad for Weed Tire Chains from the American Chain Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The ad writes, "Watch-- over there-- that pulsing, hovering hawk of the street-- the taxi. A doorman's shrill whistle-- the hawk swoops-- a fare-- the door slams-- ad they're off." CONDITIONThis 94+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Moderate crease - top right corner. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some bleed through visible on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 8.75 inches; 15 x 22 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) Keywords specific to this image: Brakes, Insurance, Safety Vintage AdvertisingTHR1A10B29C17