Search
- Smoking and Health, 1964 - This 1964 report from the U.S. Surgeon General's office was the first to link tobacco smoking with serious health problems, including lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and heart disease. The report's findings were widely covered in the media and contributed to the passage of the 1965 Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, which required health warnings on cigarette ads and packaging.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Smoking and Health, 1964
This 1964 report from the U.S. Surgeon General's office was the first to link tobacco smoking with serious health problems, including lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and heart disease. The report's findings were widely covered in the media and contributed to the passage of the 1965 Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, which required health warnings on cigarette ads and packaging.
- "Vess L" Smoke Tumbler, 2005 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
"Vess L" Smoke Tumbler, 2005
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- "Vess L" Smoke Tumbler, 2005 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
"Vess L" Smoke Tumbler, 2005
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Smoking Stand, 1948-1959 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.
- 1948-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Smoking Stand, 1948-1959
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.
- Men Painting Smoke Stack, Rouge Glass Plant, July 1935 - Unsatisfied with glass from outside suppliers, Ford Motor Company established its own glass plant at the Rouge in 1923. Furnaces produced molten glass, while overhead grinders and polishers worked the material to a perfectly smooth and clear finish. Two other Ford glass plants, in Pennsylvania and Minnesota, combined with the Rouge to manufacture 20 million feet of glass each year.
- July 26, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Men Painting Smoke Stack, Rouge Glass Plant, July 1935
Unsatisfied with glass from outside suppliers, Ford Motor Company established its own glass plant at the Rouge in 1923. Furnaces produced molten glass, while overhead grinders and polishers worked the material to a perfectly smooth and clear finish. Two other Ford glass plants, in Pennsylvania and Minnesota, combined with the Rouge to manufacture 20 million feet of glass each year.
- Wright's Bar-B-Q Liquid Smoke, 1980-2000 - This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.
- 1980-2000
- Collections - Artifact
Wright's Bar-B-Q Liquid Smoke, 1980-2000
This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.
- M.A. Jewell & Co. Calendar for 1885, "Smoke the Traveler" -
- 1885
- Collections - Artifact
M.A. Jewell & Co. Calendar for 1885, "Smoke the Traveler"
- Cigar Lighter & Cutter, "Smoke George W. Childs Cigars," circa 1877 - George W. Childs was an influential Philadelphia newspaper publisher. He lent his name to a brand of cigars, and is depicted as the figure on this novelty item. The box in the center cuts the cigar using a key-wind mechanism. At either end are matches which light a kerosene filled reservoir at the top.
- circa 1877
- Collections - Artifact
Cigar Lighter & Cutter, "Smoke George W. Childs Cigars," circa 1877
George W. Childs was an influential Philadelphia newspaper publisher. He lent his name to a brand of cigars, and is depicted as the figure on this novelty item. The box in the center cuts the cigar using a key-wind mechanism. At either end are matches which light a kerosene filled reservoir at the top.
- Smoke from Crash, 1964 Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 1964 - Tragedy marred the 1964 Indianapolis 500. Drivers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald died in a seven-car crash just two laps into the race. After the fiery accident, Indy officials required cars to carry less fuel in future races and effectively banned gasoline in favor of methanol. Gasoline fires produced thick black smoke that obscured accident scenes. Methanol fires were smokeless.
- May 01, 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Smoke from Crash, 1964 Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 1964
Tragedy marred the 1964 Indianapolis 500. Drivers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald died in a seven-car crash just two laps into the race. After the fiery accident, Indy officials required cars to carry less fuel in future races and effectively banned gasoline in favor of methanol. Gasoline fires produced thick black smoke that obscured accident scenes. Methanol fires were smokeless.
- Dan Gurney, Colin Chapman and Mechanics with Smoking Engine, Lotus Ford Test, February, 1963 - In February 1963, drivers Jim Clark and Dan Gurney, and Lotus designer Colin Chapman, gathered with Ford engineers to test their theory that a rear-engine, Formula One style car could compete against the front-engine roadsters that dominated the Indianapolis 500. Clark proved the theory correct in 1965, winning at Indy in a Lotus powered by a rear-mounted Ford V-8 engine.
- February 01, 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Dan Gurney, Colin Chapman and Mechanics with Smoking Engine, Lotus Ford Test, February, 1963
In February 1963, drivers Jim Clark and Dan Gurney, and Lotus designer Colin Chapman, gathered with Ford engineers to test their theory that a rear-engine, Formula One style car could compete against the front-engine roadsters that dominated the Indianapolis 500. Clark proved the theory correct in 1965, winning at Indy in a Lotus powered by a rear-mounted Ford V-8 engine.