Vintage 1908 Buick & 1909 Red Runabout Embroidered Textile Art, Pair

Early Motoring: 1908 Buick & 1909 Red Runabout

Two cars. Two years. A little glimpse into the dawn of the American automobile.

This charming pair of vintage textile artworks depicts a 1908 Buick and a 1909 Red Runabout, each beautifully rendered in colorful embroidery on natural linen and presented in warm-toned wood frames.

These pieces are wonderfully nostalgic. The automobiles themselves are wonderfully eccentric examples of early motoring, while the embroidered construction gives them the feeling of vintage folk art. They're historical, decorative, and just quirky enough to make you stop and take a closer look.

We love the way they work together, the similar scale, natural linen backgrounds, warm wood frames, and pops of red and gold make them feel like they were meant to be displayed as a pair.

Perfect for a library, study, hallway, office, or collected interior, particularly for someone with an appreciation for automobiles, Americana, textile art, or objects with a story.

Sold as a pair.

Details:

• Pair of embroidered textile artworks
• Subjects: 1908 Buick and 1909 Red Runabout
• Natural linen textile grounds
• Warm-toned wood frames
• Vintage condition with character consistent with age
• Sold together as a set of two

Each piece is vintage or antique and has lived a life before finding its way to Tallmadge Ave; natural signs of age, wear, patina, and imperfections are part of its character and are to be expected. All pieces are sold as-is, and any notable condition issues are described in the product listing. That said, if it arrives damaged or isn't as described, we'll refund you in full, including shipping — since each piece is one of a kind, we can't simply send a replacement. Otherwise, returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Questions any time at christine@tallmadgeave.com — we're a two-person shop, and we answer.