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- Taylor-Fillmore Campaign Medal, 1848 - This medallion holds prints of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, candidates on the 1848 Whig Party presidential ticket. Even though he had never divulged his political leanings, Whigs in the North and South found reasons to back Taylor, a hero of the Mexican-American War. Taylor eventually declared that he was a Whig and defeated Democrat Lewis Cass and Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren.
- 1848
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Taylor-Fillmore Campaign Medal, 1848
This medallion holds prints of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, candidates on the 1848 Whig Party presidential ticket. Even though he had never divulged his political leanings, Whigs in the North and South found reasons to back Taylor, a hero of the Mexican-American War. Taylor eventually declared that he was a Whig and defeated Democrat Lewis Cass and Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren.
- Flax Wheel, Made by S. Hillard, 1800-1850 -
- 1800-1850
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Flax Wheel, Made by S. Hillard, 1800-1850
- Copybook of Mary S. Lewis, "Her Book," 1800 - This copybook reveals arithmetic rules and examples and a student practicing numeration (place value), addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and conversions. The real-life problems reveal how Americans used math in their daily lives in 1800: measuring, buying and selling, making things, farming, eating and drinking, and more.
- 1800
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Copybook of Mary S. Lewis, "Her Book," 1800
This copybook reveals arithmetic rules and examples and a student practicing numeration (place value), addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and conversions. The real-life problems reveal how Americans used math in their daily lives in 1800: measuring, buying and selling, making things, farming, eating and drinking, and more.
- Illustration for Heinz Product Advertising, "Heinz Tomato Ketchup," circa 1930 - The H.J. Heinz Company marketed its products everywhere from stores to various publications and even on streetcars. This advertising layout represents one of the steps in the marketing process in which the drawing or illustration, size, color, and arrangement are taken into consideration before the final advertisement is created.
- circa 1930
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Illustration for Heinz Product Advertising, "Heinz Tomato Ketchup," circa 1930
The H.J. Heinz Company marketed its products everywhere from stores to various publications and even on streetcars. This advertising layout represents one of the steps in the marketing process in which the drawing or illustration, size, color, and arrangement are taken into consideration before the final advertisement is created.
- John Thompson Bradley, Former Employee of Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit -
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John Thompson Bradley, Former Employee of Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit
- Textbook, "McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader," Revised Edition 1879, Published 1920 - The McGuffey Readers textbook series was used in American schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources (hence, "eclectic"). The books were also intended to develop proper character in children, and had a religious overtone.
- 1920
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Textbook, "McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader," Revised Edition 1879, Published 1920
The McGuffey Readers textbook series was used in American schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Readers emphasized the fundamental skills of reading and writing but included stories on a wide range of subjects from many sources (hence, "eclectic"). The books were also intended to develop proper character in children, and had a religious overtone.
- Dave Friedman Collection--Photographs--Digital Images--1963 Indianapolis 500--Item 1368 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This digital image is one of several hundred images that document the 1963 Indianapolis 500. These images record not only the May 30th race, but also the time trials and garage, pit and infield activities.
- 1963
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Dave Friedman Collection--Photographs--Digital Images--1963 Indianapolis 500--Item 1368
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This digital image is one of several hundred images that document the 1963 Indianapolis 500. These images record not only the May 30th race, but also the time trials and garage, pit and infield activities.
- Hallmark "Baby Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1995 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1995
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Hallmark "Baby Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1995
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Woman Automotive Designer at Drafting Table, circa 1920 -
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Woman Automotive Designer at Drafting Table, circa 1920
- 1969 12 Hours of Sebring - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his own photography and his collection of works by other photographers. This image documents the race-day atmosphere surrounding the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race. Favorites included Porsche, Lola, or the Ferrari driven by Mario Andretti and Chris Amon, but a Ford GT40 piloted by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver outlasted them all.
- March 01, 1969
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1969 12 Hours of Sebring
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his own photography and his collection of works by other photographers. This image documents the race-day atmosphere surrounding the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race. Favorites included Porsche, Lola, or the Ferrari driven by Mario Andretti and Chris Amon, but a Ford GT40 piloted by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver outlasted them all.