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- Selections from the Stewart Collection - Olga Lee studied interior and industrial design at the prestigious Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, where she met furniture designer Milo Baughman. They married in 1949 and divorced in 1954. She established herself as a leading designer and her designs for New York-based textile studio L. Anton Maix were especially successful. This variation of her "Elements" design features repeating, irregular ovals on linen.
- February 07, 2025
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Selections from the Stewart Collection
Olga Lee studied interior and industrial design at the prestigious Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, where she met furniture designer Milo Baughman. They married in 1949 and divorced in 1954. She established herself as a leading designer and her designs for New York-based textile studio L. Anton Maix were especially successful. This variation of her "Elements" design features repeating, irregular ovals on linen.
- Mrs. Stewart's Liquid Bluing Used by Susana Allen Hunter, 1962-1975 -
- 1962-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Mrs. Stewart's Liquid Bluing Used by Susana Allen Hunter, 1962-1975
- Pennant, "Tony Stewart, #20," 1999 - Many NASCAR fans buy souvenirs to show their support of individual drivers. Devoted followers can choose from an array of branded memorabilia--clothing, flags, decals, die cast models and other mementos. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, racing enthusiasts could purchase an inexpensive pennant like this one to wave in the stands or to decorate the walls of their homes.
- 1999
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Tony Stewart, #20," 1999
Many NASCAR fans buy souvenirs to show their support of individual drivers. Devoted followers can choose from an array of branded memorabilia--clothing, flags, decals, die cast models and other mementos. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, racing enthusiasts could purchase an inexpensive pennant like this one to wave in the stands or to decorate the walls of their homes.
- Racing Helmet Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971 - Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time winner of the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, came to be widely regarded as one of the best drivers in motorsport history. He wore this helmet, decorated with his signature Scottish tartan, in his first race of the 1971 Can-Am season. Stewart was an outspoken advocate for racing safety and a longtime commentator for ABC Sports.
- 1971
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Helmet Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971
Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time winner of the Formula One World Drivers' Championship, came to be widely regarded as one of the best drivers in motorsport history. He wore this helmet, decorated with his signature Scottish tartan, in his first race of the 1971 Can-Am season. Stewart was an outspoken advocate for racing safety and a longtime commentator for ABC Sports.
- Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971 - Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.
- 1971
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971
Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.
- Banjo by Samuel Swaim Stewart, circa 1890 - This iconic American instrument had its roots in the stringed instruments played by free and enslaved African Americans living in colonial America. By the 1890s, the banjo was firmly ensconced into American popular culture.
- circa 1890
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Banjo by Samuel Swaim Stewart, circa 1890
This iconic American instrument had its roots in the stringed instruments played by free and enslaved African Americans living in colonial America. By the 1890s, the banjo was firmly ensconced into American popular culture.
- Martha Stewart "'Giant Imperial' Mix Scabiosa" Seed Packet, circa 2003 -
- circa 2003
- Collections - Artifact
Martha Stewart "'Giant Imperial' Mix Scabiosa" Seed Packet, circa 2003
- Hallmark "NASCAR: Tony Stewart" Christmas Ornament, 2004 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2004
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "NASCAR: Tony Stewart" Christmas Ornament, 2004
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Actor James Stewart with Fans in Henry Ford Museum, October 1979 - Renowned screen actor Jimmy Stewart and his wife Gloria visited Henry Ford Museum in 1979 as part of the museum's anniversary celebration -- the 100th anniversary of Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp and the 50th anniversary of Ford's Edison Institute. Here, Jimmy Stewart, the master of ceremonies for the anniversary dinner, greets visitors in the museum.
- October 20, 1979
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Actor James Stewart with Fans in Henry Ford Museum, October 1979
Renowned screen actor Jimmy Stewart and his wife Gloria visited Henry Ford Museum in 1979 as part of the museum's anniversary celebration -- the 100th anniversary of Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp and the 50th anniversary of Ford's Edison Institute. Here, Jimmy Stewart, the master of ceremonies for the anniversary dinner, greets visitors in the museum.
- A Motherlode of Design: Acquisition of the Stewart Collection - In August 2024, a monumental design collection arrived at the doors of The Henry Ford after an international journey nearing 600 miles. The collection was donated by the Stewart Program for Modern Design in Montreal, Canada, and represents decades of collecting by founder and philanthropist Liliane Stewart alongside her incredible staff, especially curator David Hanks and registrar Angéline Dazé.
- March 11, 2025
- Collections - article
A Motherlode of Design: Acquisition of the Stewart Collection
In August 2024, a monumental design collection arrived at the doors of The Henry Ford after an international journey nearing 600 miles. The collection was donated by the Stewart Program for Modern Design in Montreal, Canada, and represents decades of collecting by founder and philanthropist Liliane Stewart alongside her incredible staff, especially curator David Hanks and registrar Angéline Dazé.