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- The Golden Age of Motels - Motel design often reflected regional architectural style. The Springs Motel in Lexington, Kentucky, as seen in this ca. 1955 postcard, reminds one of the numerous horse farms visible throughout the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
- March 19, 2018
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The Golden Age of Motels
Motel design often reflected regional architectural style. The Springs Motel in Lexington, Kentucky, as seen in this ca. 1955 postcard, reminds one of the numerous horse farms visible throughout the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
- 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.
- Posters from the Golden Age of the Circus - Between 1870 and 1930, the circus was one of the most popular forms of American popular entertainment. Showmen like Phineas Taylor "P.T." Barnum, James Bailey and the Ringling brothers traveled across the United States and the world. They brought death-defying stunts, exotic animals, and fun to audiences everywhere. This collection of circus posters highlights the many facets of the Golden Age of the circus.
- August 01, 2025
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Posters from the Golden Age of the Circus
Between 1870 and 1930, the circus was one of the most popular forms of American popular entertainment. Showmen like Phineas Taylor "P.T." Barnum, James Bailey and the Ringling brothers traveled across the United States and the world. They brought death-defying stunts, exotic animals, and fun to audiences everywhere. This collection of circus posters highlights the many facets of the Golden Age of the circus.
- 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 Rise and Fall: The Golden Age of Motels - After World War II, thousands of new motels beckoned motorists with their bold, colorful signs and unique versions of homey comfort. Learn more about the golden age of motels on our blog.
- June 26, 2012
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The Rise and Fall: The Golden Age of Motels
After World War II, thousands of new motels beckoned motorists with their bold, colorful signs and unique versions of homey comfort. Learn more about the golden age of motels on our blog.
- Coming of Age in Mississippi, 1968 -
- 1968
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Coming of Age in Mississippi, 1968
- 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.
- Set of Red Wing "Golden Viking" Tableware -
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Set of Red Wing "Golden Viking" Tableware
- Illustrations of River Crossing Methods, 1800-1850 -
- 1800-1850
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Illustrations of River Crossing Methods, 1800-1850
- Golden Circle of Holiday Ideas, 1963 -
- 1963
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Golden Circle of Holiday Ideas, 1963