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UnknownVintage advertising poster promotes Continental's durable strong fabrics tireCirca 1900
Circa 1900
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This vintage advertising poster promotes Continental's durable "fortes toiles" (strong fabrics) tire, emphasizing its strength and suitability for heavy, fast vehicles. The design is eye-catching and industrial, featuring bold typography and an illustration of a dirigible named "Ville de Paris" passing through a Continental tire. This imagery powerfully symbolizes the tire’s robustness and reliability, likening it to the era’s iconic airships, which were symbols of technological advancement and endurance.
The layout is striking, with "Continental" featured prominently at the top in large, blocky letters that command attention. Below, the phrase "Ses Fortes Toiles" ("Its Strong Fabrics") reinforces the theme of strength. The central illustration showcases a dirigible passing through the middle of a Continental tire, which is labeled "Type Course à 3 Nervures" (Type Racing with 3 Ribs). This visual metaphor conveys the impression that Continental tires are as reliable as the airships trusted for long-distance travel.
This poster was likely created in the early 20th century, during a time when airships and automobiles were symbols of modernity and industrial progress. Continental, established in Germany in 1871, had already earned a reputation for producing reliable rubber tires and materials. This ad highlights their technical innovation, as the "fortes toiles" tires were engineered to withstand the demands of heavy and fast-moving vehicles, which were becoming more common at the time. Airships like "Ville de Paris" and others mentioned at the bottom of the poster symbolize pioneering transport achievements, resonating with Continental’s values of durability and cutting-edge technology.
The bold, sans-serif typography aligns with early 20th-century design, focusing on clarity and impact. The limited color palette, likely in black and muted shades, enhances the sense of durability and reliability. The illustrative style is straightforward yet detailed, with careful shading and rendering that make the dirigible and tire appear lifelike.
For collectors, this Continental advertisement holds historical and aesthetic value. It not only represents early automotive and aviation history but also showcases Continental's role in advancing tire technology. The clean, authoritative design captures the spirit of industrial advertising from the era, making it an ideal piece for those interested in vintage advertising, early automotive history, or Continental’s legacy in tire innovation.
The poster includes print information at the bottom, crediting "Imp. P. Dupont & Dumas" as the printer, based on Rue Lafayette, Paris, which was a notable location for commercial printing. This additional detail enhances its authenticity and appeal to collectors.
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Aviation - Automobile - Advertising
Airships and Aéroplanes - Clichy Hauts de Seine
M. Dumas Paris
- Creation Year:Circa 1900
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Medium:
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- Condition:Good condition, folds.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215362852
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