La-Z-Boy Advertisement Featuring Joe Namath, circa 1972
THF290368 / La-Z-Boy Advertisement Featuring Joe Namath, circa 1972
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Artifact Overview
In 1927, cousins Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker, established what would later become La-Z-Boy, Inc. in Monroe, Michigan. They were a perfect pair: Shoemaker was fascinated with technology and Knabusch was a master marketer. Celebrity endorsements began with Bing and Kathryn Crosby in the 1960s. By the 1970s, La-Z-Boy employed multiple celebrities, including Joe Namath -- whose endorsement helped popularize the phrase "armchair quarterback."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Subject Date
circa 1972
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2015.78.1.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated.
Material
Fome-Cor (TM)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Mounting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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SetMarketing La-Z-Boy
- 25 Artifacts
La-Z-Boy co-founder Edward Knabusch concentrated his attention on marketing, through both traditional media and his unique approaches. Though the message evolved, advertising remained a central focus throughout the company’s history. These artifacts represent a range of La-Z-Boy's marketing strategies, including showroom displays, advertisements, and special promotions.