Genoa's Palazzo Farraggiana, built around 1820, was located between the railway station and the ferry terminal. It was bought by the Società Transatlantica to enable its wealthy clientele to stay in a luxury hotel when transferring from train to ship.
The Arab rider and his horse is probably a nod to the fantasias and North African cruises of the Società Transatlantica.
XVIth International Exhibition of the Automobile, Cycle and Sports at the Grand Palais in Paris from October 5 to 16, 1921.
The first show was launched in 1898 on the initiative of the Automobile Club of France. It still takes place today, in early October each year, under the name of Mondial de l'Automobile.
XVIth International Exhibition of the Automobile, Cycle and Sports at the Grand Palais in Paris from October 5 to 16, 1921. The first show was launched in 1898 on the initiative of the Automobile Club de France. It still takes place today, in early October each year, under the name of Mondial de l'Automobile.









