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- Sales Catalog for Ford Model F, Model K and Model N Automobiles, 1906 - Ford Motor Company highlighted its various model vehicles in this 1906 sales pamphlet. Henry Ford continued to improve and innovate, striving to create his affordable American automobile. The models in this pamphlet were part of a line of vehicles leading up to his Model T.
- 1906
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Sales Catalog for Ford Model F, Model K and Model N Automobiles, 1906
Ford Motor Company highlighted its various model vehicles in this 1906 sales pamphlet. Henry Ford continued to improve and innovate, striving to create his affordable American automobile. The models in this pamphlet were part of a line of vehicles leading up to his Model T.
- Farmer on Tractor, Cultivating Corn Field, circa 1916 - American farmers adapt and innovate, incorporating new technologies as they become available. Here, a farmer uses a tractor to power a traditional horse-drawn cultivator around 1916. The equipment has been modified so he can control the tractor from the cultivator's seat.
- circa 1916
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Farmer on Tractor, Cultivating Corn Field, circa 1916
American farmers adapt and innovate, incorporating new technologies as they become available. Here, a farmer uses a tractor to power a traditional horse-drawn cultivator around 1916. The equipment has been modified so he can control the tractor from the cultivator's seat.
- Sperry-New Holland Catalog, "The Innovators," 1977 - For centuries, manufacturers have worked to perfect machinery that combines the three major steps of harvesting grain: reaping, or cutting the crop; threshing to loosen the grain from the chaff; and disposing of the straw while retaining the grain. Since self-propelled combines were introduced in the 1930s, competitors have produced ever-improving models. This catalog advertised a range of combines from Sperry Rand Corporation's New Holland Division.
- 1977
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Sperry-New Holland Catalog, "The Innovators," 1977
For centuries, manufacturers have worked to perfect machinery that combines the three major steps of harvesting grain: reaping, or cutting the crop; threshing to loosen the grain from the chaff; and disposing of the straw while retaining the grain. Since self-propelled combines were introduced in the 1930s, competitors have produced ever-improving models. This catalog advertised a range of combines from Sperry Rand Corporation's New Holland Division.
- Sales Brochure, "The Ford, 1905" - This 1905 Ford Motor Company sales brochure, like previous sales literature, continued to call Henry Ford's automobiles "The Car of Satisfaction." Ford set out to create a lightweight and inexpensive vehicle. Not satisfied with these early attempts, Ford continued to improve and innovate. In 1908, Ford created the vehicle he envisioned: the Model T.
- 1905
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Sales Brochure, "The Ford, 1905"
This 1905 Ford Motor Company sales brochure, like previous sales literature, continued to call Henry Ford's automobiles "The Car of Satisfaction." Ford set out to create a lightweight and inexpensive vehicle. Not satisfied with these early attempts, Ford continued to improve and innovate. In 1908, Ford created the vehicle he envisioned: the Model T.
- 1903 Catalog, "Ford-- High Grade on Any Grade" - Henry Ford wanted to create a light-weight, low-priced vehicle. His automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable to average Americans. The Ford Motor Company's first vehicle -- simple and inexpensive -- is seen headed to the moon on the cover of this 1903 catalog. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.
- 1903
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1903 Catalog, "Ford-- High Grade on Any Grade"
Henry Ford wanted to create a light-weight, low-priced vehicle. His automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable to average Americans. The Ford Motor Company's first vehicle -- simple and inexpensive -- is seen headed to the moon on the cover of this 1903 catalog. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.
- "Innovations," Clip from Interview with Leonard Wood, October 24, 2010 - Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- October 24, 2010
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"Innovations," Clip from Interview with Leonard Wood, October 24, 2010
Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR. While other early teams treated pit stops like leisurely breaks for the driver, the Woods serviced their cars in a fast, choreographed procedure that helped win races and soon became standard. The Henry Ford interviewed members of the Wood family in 2010 at the team's museum in Stuart, Virginia.
- Innovation Station in Henry Ford Museum, November 1991 -
- November 01, 1991
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Innovation Station in Henry Ford Museum, November 1991
- Sales Brochure, "The Ford Cars are the Stars of the Show," 1905 - This 1905 Ford Motor Company sales brochure, like previous sales literature, continued to call Henry Ford's automobiles "The Car of Satisfaction." Ford set out to create a lightweight and inexpensive vehicle. Not satisfied with these early attempts, Ford continued to improve and innovate. In 1908, Ford created the vehicle he envisioned: the Model T.
- 1905
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Sales Brochure, "The Ford Cars are the Stars of the Show," 1905
This 1905 Ford Motor Company sales brochure, like previous sales literature, continued to call Henry Ford's automobiles "The Car of Satisfaction." Ford set out to create a lightweight and inexpensive vehicle. Not satisfied with these early attempts, Ford continued to improve and innovate. In 1908, Ford created the vehicle he envisioned: the Model T.
- 1903 Catalog, "The Ford- The Car of Satisfaction" - Ford Motor Company advertised its automobile as "The Car of Satisfaction" in this 1903 sales catalog. Henry Ford wanted to create a light, low-priced vehicle when he established the company. The automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.
- 1903
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1903 Catalog, "The Ford- The Car of Satisfaction"
Ford Motor Company advertised its automobile as "The Car of Satisfaction" in this 1903 sales catalog. Henry Ford wanted to create a light, low-priced vehicle when he established the company. The automobile would be uncomplicated, able to traverse American roads, and affordable. Ford, however, was not satisfied and continued to improve and innovate.
- La-Z-Boy Chair Company Hi-Lo Matic Reclining Chair with Ottomatic Footrest, 1956-1962 - The early reclining chairs made by La-Z-Boy were often viewed as "men's chairs." In the 1950s, the company created the Hi-Lo Matic with an adjustable back and seat that fit the physical requirements of both the man and woman of the house. The chair proved commercially unsuccessful, but La-Z-Boy continued to innovate and went on to achieve unprecedented comfort success for everyone.
- 1956-1962
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La-Z-Boy Chair Company Hi-Lo Matic Reclining Chair with Ottomatic Footrest, 1956-1962
The early reclining chairs made by La-Z-Boy were often viewed as "men's chairs." In the 1950s, the company created the Hi-Lo Matic with an adjustable back and seat that fit the physical requirements of both the man and woman of the house. The chair proved commercially unsuccessful, but La-Z-Boy continued to innovate and went on to achieve unprecedented comfort success for everyone.