The Brass Era is an American term for the early period of automotive manufacturing, named for the prominent brass fittings used during this time for features such as lights and radiators and even under the hood. It is generally considered to encompass 1896 through 1915, a time when cars were often referred to as horseless carriages.
The Brass Era is an American term for the early period of automotive manufacturing, named for the prominent brass fittings used during this time for features such as lights and radiators and even under the hood. It is generally considered to encompass 1896 through 1915, a time when cars were often referred to as horseless carriages.
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