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- America's Industrial Revolution - The Model T's distinction as a landmark car design can be traced in large part to machines like this -- a high capacity precision machine tool that performed just two production steps on the car engine's cylinder block. The Model T as a <em>design</em> achievement is inseparable from many hundreds of engineering, materials, and production innovations.
- May 12, 2011
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America's Industrial Revolution
The Model T's distinction as a landmark car design can be traced in large part to machines like this -- a high capacity precision machine tool that performed just two production steps on the car engine's cylinder block. The Model T as a design achievement is inseparable from many hundreds of engineering, materials, and production innovations.
- America's Industrial Revolution - Steam power initially spread in the United States via its adoption and adaptation in ships and boats. This early mill engine's layout and dimensions are firmly rooted in Mississippi riverboat practice, while its applied decorative detail and vibrant color scheme speak to the increasingly elevated status of steam technology as it found a firm footing in mills and factories.
- December 18, 2012
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America's Industrial Revolution
Steam power initially spread in the United States via its adoption and adaptation in ships and boats. This early mill engine's layout and dimensions are firmly rooted in Mississippi riverboat practice, while its applied decorative detail and vibrant color scheme speak to the increasingly elevated status of steam technology as it found a firm footing in mills and factories.
- American Revolution Bicentennial Cutoff Shorts, 1976 - Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events -- marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans donned red, white, and blue to commemorate the bicentennial. These patriotic shorts, worn by Richard Platz of Detroit, Michigan, during the celebration, include historic revolutionary icons in a contemporary aesthetic.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Revolution Bicentennial Cutoff Shorts, 1976
Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events -- marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans donned red, white, and blue to commemorate the bicentennial. These patriotic shorts, worn by Richard Platz of Detroit, Michigan, during the celebration, include historic revolutionary icons in a contemporary aesthetic.
- Join the Industrial Revolution... Workshop - We are happy to announce that the NEH has awarded The Henry Ford a grant to again offer the Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop “America’s Industrial Revolution at The Henry Ford” for K-12 teachers during 2017.
- December 22, 2016
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Join the Industrial Revolution... Workshop
We are happy to announce that the NEH has awarded The Henry Ford a grant to again offer the Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop “America’s Industrial Revolution at The Henry Ford” for K-12 teachers during 2017.
- "Revolution" Sign, 1968-1969 - Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. They named the bike "Revolution" after a popular song by the Beatles. Egen and Snyder exhibited their Honda-powered racer in car and motorcycle shows, too, where this sign was a part of their display.
- 1968-1969
- Collections - Artifact
"Revolution" Sign, 1968-1969
Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. They named the bike "Revolution" after a popular song by the Beatles. Egen and Snyder exhibited their Honda-powered racer in car and motorcycle shows, too, where this sign was a part of their display.
- The Industrial Revolution & the Auto Industry - The Model T's distinction as a landmark car design can be traced in large part to machines like this -- a high capacity precision machine tool that performed just two production steps on the car engine's cylinder block. The Model T as a <em>design</em> achievement is inseparable from many hundreds of engineering, materials, and production innovations.
- March 03, 2011
- Collections - Set
The Industrial Revolution & the Auto Industry
The Model T's distinction as a landmark car design can be traced in large part to machines like this -- a high capacity precision machine tool that performed just two production steps on the car engine's cylinder block. The Model T as a design achievement is inseparable from many hundreds of engineering, materials, and production innovations.
- American Revolution Bicentennial Stein, 1976 - Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events - from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events - marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this stein with hand-painted patriotic imagery.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Revolution Bicentennial Stein, 1976
Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events - from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events - marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this stein with hand-painted patriotic imagery.
- American Revolution Bicentennial Mug, 1976 - Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events - from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events - marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Patriotic Americans celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this mug, whose design mimics traditional cross-stitch embroidery.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Revolution Bicentennial Mug, 1976
Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events - from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events - marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Patriotic Americans celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this mug, whose design mimics traditional cross-stitch embroidery.
- 1984 Dodge Brochure, "An American Revolution" - Car brochures have evolved from straightforward product catalogues into polished creative sales tools. Their quality paper, rich color, inventive formats, and sophisticated graphic design all contribute to a buyer's developing impression of a car in a showroom. Advertising might entice people to a dealership, but brochures extend and deepen the relationship between vehicle and potential buyer.
- 1984
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1984 Dodge Brochure, "An American Revolution"
Car brochures have evolved from straightforward product catalogues into polished creative sales tools. Their quality paper, rich color, inventive formats, and sophisticated graphic design all contribute to a buyer's developing impression of a car in a showroom. Advertising might entice people to a dealership, but brochures extend and deepen the relationship between vehicle and potential buyer.
- American Revolution Bicentennial Commemorative Medal, 1974 - The celebration of America's Bicentennial began in earnest in 1974. Two hundred years before, in 1774, delegates from throughout the American colonies met in Philadelphia and convened the first Continental Congress. Their meeting led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence two years later. The U. S. Mint issued this commemorative medal recognizing the importance of the first Continental Congress.
- 1974
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American Revolution Bicentennial Commemorative Medal, 1974
The celebration of America's Bicentennial began in earnest in 1974. Two hundred years before, in 1774, delegates from throughout the American colonies met in Philadelphia and convened the first Continental Congress. Their meeting led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence two years later. The U. S. Mint issued this commemorative medal recognizing the importance of the first Continental Congress.