International studio (39.1909/1910(1910))

Automobile in Louis XVI Style

enhanced with long garlands of roses through the
center of the gray stripe. It extends to the ceiling
just back of the rear seat, and forms the decoration
for all the lower portion of the car below the line of
windows. The under portion of the front panel
bears a gracefully fashioned toilet box, containing a
set of dainty toilet articles, decorated in pure Louis
XVI style.

Another interesting experiment has been made by
the same builders in their marquetry car. This car

DETAIL OF CORDOVAN" LEATHER SEAT COVERING

XC

SATINWOOD, TONED TO SOFT GOLDEN YELLOW, HAS BEEN
USED FOR EXTERIOR WOODWORK

is a striking example of the possibility of marquetry
work as applied to the interior of enclosed bodies.
It is finished in Circassian walnut, with inlays of
colored and stained woods. Just below the front
windows is an innovation in automobile fittings in
the shape of a large walrus-skin bag, fitted not only
to hold packages that may have been gathered in
shopping, but to act as a receptacle for the special