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- Compact Cars - Big cars ruled American roads in the 1950s, but some drivers preferred smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. They turned to imports or the few American automakers willing to serve what was then a niche market. But soaring gas prices in the 1970s finally pushed compact cars into the mainstream.
- May 06, 2019
- Collections - Set
Compact Cars
Big cars ruled American roads in the 1950s, but some drivers preferred smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. They turned to imports or the few American automakers willing to serve what was then a niche market. But soaring gas prices in the 1970s finally pushed compact cars into the mainstream.
- "Sport Compact Car," Volume 13 Number 6, June 2001 - From 1988 to 2009, readers interested in modifying and racing sport compact vehicles could turn to <em>Sports Compact Car</em> magazine. Issues chronicled the sports car industry and provided vehicle information on a range of models, both domestic and imported.
- June 01, 2001
- Collections - Artifact
"Sport Compact Car," Volume 13 Number 6, June 2001
From 1988 to 2009, readers interested in modifying and racing sport compact vehicles could turn to Sports Compact Car magazine. Issues chronicled the sports car industry and provided vehicle information on a range of models, both domestic and imported.
- "Standard" Compact Toilet, 1930-1969 -
- 1930-1969
- Collections - Artifact
"Standard" Compact Toilet, 1930-1969
- Sony Compact Disc Player, 1985 -
- 1985
- Collections - Artifact
Sony Compact Disc Player, 1985
- "'N Sync" Compact Disc, 1998 -
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
"'N Sync" Compact Disc, 1998
- Sony Compact Disc Player, 1999 -
- 1999
- Collections - Artifact
Sony Compact Disc Player, 1999
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Compact, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience with souvenirs. This pocket mirror keychain depicts Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Compact, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience with souvenirs. This pocket mirror keychain depicts Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- Century of Progress Souvenir Compact, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this compact, to serve as tangible reminders of time spent at the exposition.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Souvenir Compact, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this compact, to serve as tangible reminders of time spent at the exposition.
- Hallmark "Compact Skater" Christmas Ornament, 1998 - 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.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Compact Skater" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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.
- Madonna "True Blue" Compact Disc, 1986 - Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. This CD by Madonna was released in 1986.
- 1986
- Collections - Artifact
Madonna "True Blue" Compact Disc, 1986
Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. This CD by Madonna was released in 1986.