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- Ford Motor Company Advertising and 5 Influential Artists - Known as the “Golden Age of Illustration,” the decades surrounding the turn of the 20th century were a prosperous time to be an artist in the business of illustration.
- January 09, 2024
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Ford Motor Company Advertising and 5 Influential Artists
Known as the “Golden Age of Illustration,” the decades surrounding the turn of the 20th century were a prosperous time to be an artist in the business of illustration.
- Caterpillar Tractor Ad, "Under Construction: Open Road to a Golden Age," 1957 - Companies like Catepillar saw promise in the new Interstate Highway System of the late 1950s. This 1957 Catepillar advertisement highlighted not only the safety and convenience the new roads would afford drivers, but also the prosperity and security they would provide American citizens.
- 1957
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Caterpillar Tractor Ad, "Under Construction: Open Road to a Golden Age," 1957
Companies like Catepillar saw promise in the new Interstate Highway System of the late 1950s. This 1957 Catepillar advertisement highlighted not only the safety and convenience the new roads would afford drivers, but also the prosperity and security they would provide American citizens.
- The Golden Age of Motels -
- March 19, 2018
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The Golden Age of Motels
- Coming of Age in Mississippi, 1968 -
- 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Coming of Age in Mississippi, 1968
- Golden Circle of Holiday Ideas, 1963 -
- 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Golden Circle of Holiday Ideas, 1963
- The Age of Invention Game, circa 1850 - This box contained a set of printed cards with images of early-19th century events and inventions. Each card was given a value, and those of higher value trumped all others. Players could be entertained by either playing the game or discussing the colorful illustrations of history and innovation.
- circa 1850
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The Age of Invention Game, circa 1850
This box contained a set of printed cards with images of early-19th century events and inventions. Each card was given a value, and those of higher value trumped all others. Players could be entertained by either playing the game or discussing the colorful illustrations of history and innovation.
- Hiram Sibley & Co. "Turnip Robertson's Golden Ball or Orange Jelly" Seed Packet, Used in the C.W. Barnes Store, 1882-1888 - Distributing seeds required sealing them into little packets or "papers" constructed like envelopes. Seed companies advertised their businesses on these packets, illustrated the vegetable with hand-colored images, and specified growing directions, sometimes in multiple languages. Hiram Sibley and Co. packaged collections of vegetable seeds in specially designed boxes and shipped them to general stores for sale to home gardeners.
- 1882-1888
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Hiram Sibley & Co. "Turnip Robertson's Golden Ball or Orange Jelly" Seed Packet, Used in the C.W. Barnes Store, 1882-1888
Distributing seeds required sealing them into little packets or "papers" constructed like envelopes. Seed companies advertised their businesses on these packets, illustrated the vegetable with hand-colored images, and specified growing directions, sometimes in multiple languages. Hiram Sibley and Co. packaged collections of vegetable seeds in specially designed boxes and shipped them to general stores for sale to home gardeners.
- Set of Red Wing "Golden Viking" Tableware -
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Set of Red Wing "Golden Viking" Tableware
- Advertising Layout Illustration of Campers Preparing to Eat Heinz Products, circa 1925 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. Some product marketing included showing that Heinz products were suitable for any occasion, event, or outing. This advertising layout shows campers eating Heinz products.
- circa 1925
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Advertising Layout Illustration of Campers Preparing to Eat Heinz Products, circa 1925
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. Some product marketing included showing that Heinz products were suitable for any occasion, event, or outing. This advertising layout shows campers eating Heinz products.
- Advertising Layout for Heinz Mince Meat, Plum Pudding and Fig Pudding, 1920-1930 - 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.
- 1920-1930
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Advertising Layout for Heinz Mince Meat, Plum Pudding and Fig Pudding, 1920-1930
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.