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- Franklin Automobile Advertisement, "September 1904, Franklin as a City Motor-Car" - Franklin heralded the versatility of its automobiles in this 1904 advertisement. The tonneau -- a detachable rear seat -- doubled the car's seating in five minutes. The air-cooled motor eliminated the danger of the cooling system boiling over in summer or freezing in winter. According to Franklin, its vehicle was a perfect "city motor-car."
- September 01, 1904
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Franklin Automobile Advertisement, "September 1904, Franklin as a City Motor-Car"
Franklin heralded the versatility of its automobiles in this 1904 advertisement. The tonneau -- a detachable rear seat -- doubled the car's seating in five minutes. The air-cooled motor eliminated the danger of the cooling system boiling over in summer or freezing in winter. According to Franklin, its vehicle was a perfect "city motor-car."
- Catalog, "Camping Outfits for Girls and Boys," Franklin Simon & Company, 1926 - In the 1920s, many American children attended summer camps or participated in youth organizations that emphasized outdoor activities. To meet their needs, Franklin Simon & Company distributed this 1926 catalog featuring specialty "camping outfits for boys and girls." The New York City-based department store offered a variety of outdoor clothing and accessories, including hosiery, footwear, neckerchiefs, and pajamas.
- 1926
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Catalog, "Camping Outfits for Girls and Boys," Franklin Simon & Company, 1926
In the 1920s, many American children attended summer camps or participated in youth organizations that emphasized outdoor activities. To meet their needs, Franklin Simon & Company distributed this 1926 catalog featuring specialty "camping outfits for boys and girls." The New York City-based department store offered a variety of outdoor clothing and accessories, including hosiery, footwear, neckerchiefs, and pajamas.
- Franklin Hubcap, 1920-1930 - Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. As wheels evolved and hubcaps became functionally unnecessary, they remained important to both manufacturers -- who branded wheel covers with maker names or logos -- and consumers -- who identified with hubcaps as statements about their cars and themselves.
- 1920-1930
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Franklin Hubcap, 1920-1930
Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. As wheels evolved and hubcaps became functionally unnecessary, they remained important to both manufacturers -- who branded wheel covers with maker names or logos -- and consumers -- who identified with hubcaps as statements about their cars and themselves.
- 1928 Franklin Airman Sport Sedan, Personal Car of Charles A. Lindbergh - Franklin automobiles, built from 1902 until 1934, were distinguished by their air-cooled engines. When Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic with an air-cooled motor in 1927, Franklin played up the connection by introducing an "Airman" sedan and giving this example to the aviator. In turn, Lindbergh gave the car to Henry Ford in 1940 for inclusion in Henry Ford Museum.
- 1928
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1928 Franklin Airman Sport Sedan, Personal Car of Charles A. Lindbergh
Franklin automobiles, built from 1902 until 1934, were distinguished by their air-cooled engines. When Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic with an air-cooled motor in 1927, Franklin played up the connection by introducing an "Airman" sedan and giving this example to the aviator. In turn, Lindbergh gave the car to Henry Ford in 1940 for inclusion in Henry Ford Museum.
- Advertising Poster, "Buick Classics," 1990 - Buick featured its 1991 Reatta convertible alongside its 1938 Y-Job in this poster. The Y-Job, created by longtime General Motors design head Harley Earl, is considered the first concept car -- built to showcase new design ideas and technologies but not intended for regular production. Buick introduced the Reatta for 1988, but 1991 would be its final model year.
- 1990
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Advertising Poster, "Buick Classics," 1990
Buick featured its 1991 Reatta convertible alongside its 1938 Y-Job in this poster. The Y-Job, created by longtime General Motors design head Harley Earl, is considered the first concept car -- built to showcase new design ideas and technologies but not intended for regular production. Buick introduced the Reatta for 1988, but 1991 would be its final model year.
- Lift Created for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Board the Presidential Railcar, "Ferdinand Magellan," circa 1943 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio (later suggested to have been Guillain-Barre syndrome) in 1921 and experienced permanent paralysis in both legs. Though he tried to keep it private, Roosevelt used a wheelchair throughout his presidency (1933-1945). This lift allowed him to board the railcar <em>Ferdinand Magellan</em>, which was equipped for presidential use during World War II.
- circa 1943
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Lift Created for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Board the Presidential Railcar, "Ferdinand Magellan," circa 1943
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio (later suggested to have been Guillain-Barre syndrome) in 1921 and experienced permanent paralysis in both legs. Though he tried to keep it private, Roosevelt used a wheelchair throughout his presidency (1933-1945). This lift allowed him to board the railcar Ferdinand Magellan, which was equipped for presidential use during World War II.
- Franklin Automobile Advertisement, November 1904, "Any Old Weather Suits the Franklin" - Throughout the company's existence from 1902 to 1934, Franklin automobiles were distinguished by air-cooled engines. Buyers more familiar with conventional water-cooled motors were suspicious, so Franklin went to great lengths to prove and promote air cooling's effectiveness. The cold weather depicted in this ad wouldn't have troubled a Franklin -- it had no water to freeze.
- November 01, 1904
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Franklin Automobile Advertisement, November 1904, "Any Old Weather Suits the Franklin"
Throughout the company's existence from 1902 to 1934, Franklin automobiles were distinguished by air-cooled engines. Buyers more familiar with conventional water-cooled motors were suspicious, so Franklin went to great lengths to prove and promote air cooling's effectiveness. The cold weather depicted in this ad wouldn't have troubled a Franklin -- it had no water to freeze.
- Lift Created for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Board the Presidential Railcar, "Ferdinand Magellan," circa 1943 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio (later suggested to have been Guillain-Barre syndrome) in 1921 and experienced permanent paralysis in both legs. Though he tried to keep it private, Roosevelt used a wheelchair throughout his presidency (1933-1945). This lift allowed him to board the railcar <em>Ferdinand Magellan</em>, which was equipped for presidential use during World War II.
- circa 1943
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Lift Created for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Board the Presidential Railcar, "Ferdinand Magellan," circa 1943
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio (later suggested to have been Guillain-Barre syndrome) in 1921 and experienced permanent paralysis in both legs. Though he tried to keep it private, Roosevelt used a wheelchair throughout his presidency (1933-1945). This lift allowed him to board the railcar Ferdinand Magellan, which was equipped for presidential use during World War II.
- Franklin Hubcap, 1920-1929 - Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied hubcaps -- including this one -- to many automotive manufacturers. Hubcaps became functionally unnecessary as wheels evolved, but they remained important components of style and marketing.
- 1920-1929
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Franklin Hubcap, 1920-1929
Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied hubcaps -- including this one -- to many automotive manufacturers. Hubcaps became functionally unnecessary as wheels evolved, but they remained important components of style and marketing.
- Lift Created for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Board the Presidential Railcar, "Ferdinand Magellan," circa 1943 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio (later suggested to have been Guillain-Barre syndrome) in 1921 and experienced permanent paralysis in both legs. Though he tried to keep it private, Roosevelt used a wheelchair throughout his presidency (1933-1945). This lift allowed him to board the railcar <em>Ferdinand Magellan</em>, which was equipped for presidential use during World War II.
- circa 1943
- Collections - Artifact
Lift Created for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Board the Presidential Railcar, "Ferdinand Magellan," circa 1943
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio (later suggested to have been Guillain-Barre syndrome) in 1921 and experienced permanent paralysis in both legs. Though he tried to keep it private, Roosevelt used a wheelchair throughout his presidency (1933-1945). This lift allowed him to board the railcar Ferdinand Magellan, which was equipped for presidential use during World War II.