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- Bicycle Racer George C. Smith, circa 1895 - George C. Smith poses atop a bicycle in this studio photograph. Smith was a racer who held the quarter-mile record for a time in 1894. This photograph -- an image he could give to friends or perhaps one his fans could purchase -- is stamped with his name on the back, along with later notations.
- circa 1895
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Bicycle Racer George C. Smith, circa 1895
George C. Smith poses atop a bicycle in this studio photograph. Smith was a racer who held the quarter-mile record for a time in 1894. This photograph -- an image he could give to friends or perhaps one his fans could purchase -- is stamped with his name on the back, along with later notations.
- Halloween in Greenfield Village, October 2007 - Visitors have celebrated Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village since 1981. The family-friendly program has evolved over the years, and guests continue to return each October, ready to see hundreds of candle-lit pumpkins or their favorite fairytale or storybook characters. Costumed volunteers and staff entertained visitors at various stops throughout Greenfield Village in 2007.
- October 01, 2007
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Halloween in Greenfield Village, October 2007
Visitors have celebrated Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village since 1981. The family-friendly program has evolved over the years, and guests continue to return each October, ready to see hundreds of candle-lit pumpkins or their favorite fairytale or storybook characters. Costumed volunteers and staff entertained visitors at various stops throughout Greenfield Village in 2007.
- Hallmark "Fabulous Decade Series" 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 "Fabulous Decade Series" 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.
- Children's Jeans -
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Children's Jeans
- U.S. Map Puzzle, 1880-1890 - In the late 1800s, American children could learn about the geography of the United States by correctly fitting together this puzzle's state-shaped pieces. On the reverse is a colorful advertisement for the White Sewing Machine Company -- the maker of this puzzle.
- 1880-1890
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U.S. Map Puzzle, 1880-1890
In the late 1800s, American children could learn about the geography of the United States by correctly fitting together this puzzle's state-shaped pieces. On the reverse is a colorful advertisement for the White Sewing Machine Company -- the maker of this puzzle.
- Josiah S. Dean, Cyclist, circa 1890 - Josiah S. Dean was a Massachusetts lawyer, politician, and an active member of the Boston Bicycle Club. According to the notation on the back of this photograph Dean also was "one of the first fifty riders of the bicycle in America."
- circa 1890
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Josiah S. Dean, Cyclist, circa 1890
Josiah S. Dean was a Massachusetts lawyer, politician, and an active member of the Boston Bicycle Club. According to the notation on the back of this photograph Dean also was "one of the first fifty riders of the bicycle in America."
- Untitled Module Sculpture by Abe Ajay, 1968 -
- 1968
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Untitled Module Sculpture by Abe Ajay, 1968
- 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.
- Thomas Edison's Fort Myers Laboratory Dedication in Greenfield Village, September 27 1928 - Thomas Edison visited the site of Henry Ford's museum and village in Dearborn, Michigan, a year before it was officially dedicated as the Edison Institute of Technology. Edison ceremoniously started a steam engine in the Fort Myers Laboratory, the first building installed in Greenfield Village. The engine was original to the lab, where Edison had conducted scientific investigations while wintering in Florida.
- September 27, 1928
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Thomas Edison's Fort Myers Laboratory Dedication in Greenfield Village, September 27 1928
Thomas Edison visited the site of Henry Ford's museum and village in Dearborn, Michigan, a year before it was officially dedicated as the Edison Institute of Technology. Edison ceremoniously started a steam engine in the Fort Myers Laboratory, the first building installed in Greenfield Village. The engine was original to the lab, where Edison had conducted scientific investigations while wintering in Florida.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952-1956 - In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- 1952-1956
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952-1956
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.