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- Side Lamp for a Pierce-Arrow Automobile, circa 1910 - Automobile side lamps were useful accessories in the early 20th century. Some brightly lit cities prohibited the use of headlamps while driving at night, for fear that the glare might distract oncoming traffic. Dimmer side laps were considered a safer alternative. Motorists sometimes used their side lamps while parking at night -- particularly on dark alleys or side streets.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Side Lamp for a Pierce-Arrow Automobile, circa 1910
Automobile side lamps were useful accessories in the early 20th century. Some brightly lit cities prohibited the use of headlamps while driving at night, for fear that the glare might distract oncoming traffic. Dimmer side laps were considered a safer alternative. Motorists sometimes used their side lamps while parking at night -- particularly on dark alleys or side streets.