Promotional Sewing Needle Book from AAA of Michigan, circa 1950
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This 1950s giveaway from the American Automobile Association (AAA) targeted a growing group of post-World War II drivers and car owners -- women. The ad on this needlebook reminded women about AAA's "Advantages, Privileges, [and] Protection" when away from their daily household chores.
This 1950s giveaway from the American Automobile Association (AAA) targeted a growing group of post-World War II drivers and car owners -- women. The ad on this needlebook reminded women about AAA's "Advantages, Privileges, [and] Protection" when away from their daily household chores.
Artifact
Needle case
Date Made
circa 1950
Subject Date
circa 1950
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.135.807
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
front: AUTOMOBILE CLUB / AAA / MICHIGAN / 100,000 / WOMEN / BELONG / THEY NEVER RIDE ALONE / The AAA service rides with them always back: ADVANTAGES / PRIVILEGES / PROTECTION / This needle pack is made expressly / for the friends of / YOUR AAA MAN
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