Title1940 Packard business coupe, parked on street in front of house, female behind wheel
CreatorPackard Motor Car Company
InstitutionDetroit Public Library
SubjectPackard automobile--History
SubjectWomen automobile drivers
SubjectWomen's clothing--United States--History
Item NumberEB01e185
Type
image
Formatjpeg
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1940 Packard nine-tenths left side view, parked on street in front of Spanish-style house, female behind wheel, female standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: Packard one ten, eighteenth series, model 1800, 6-cylinder, 100-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, 2-person business coupe (body type #1388), note A) early 18th series production features, hub caps, tapered bumper ends, "Packard" on hood side louver medallion, B) accessories; Earle C. Anthony, Inc. exclusive design for license plate frame (1939 California license plate #253954), setting: California Earle C. Anthony, Inc., caused the professional photograph to be made for advertising & promotional uses.
