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- Reproduction World War II Poster, "We Can Do It!," 1998 - During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
- circa 1942
- Collections - Artifact
Reproduction World War II Poster, "We Can Do It!," 1998
During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
- Pennant, "Virginia City, Mont.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many pennants include a representative image that define a city, state or region. This pennant features an image of a cowboy on a bucking bronco to remind vacationers of Virginia City's western heritage.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Virginia City, Mont.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many pennants include a representative image that define a city, state or region. This pennant features an image of a cowboy on a bucking bronco to remind vacationers of Virginia City's western heritage.
- Women's Slippers, 1815-1830 - Ladies in early-nineteenth-century America wore delicate slippers with their stylish dresses. While fashionable, these types of shoes were notoriously unhealthy: they quickly became damp and soiled, provided no foot support, and were occasionally purchased a size or two too small so that the wearer's foot appeared dainty. These slippers were all about looking great -- not being comfortable.
- 1815-1830
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Slippers, 1815-1830
Ladies in early-nineteenth-century America wore delicate slippers with their stylish dresses. While fashionable, these types of shoes were notoriously unhealthy: they quickly became damp and soiled, provided no foot support, and were occasionally purchased a size or two too small so that the wearer's foot appeared dainty. These slippers were all about looking great -- not being comfortable.
- Women's Dress, 1910-1914 -
- 1910-1914
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Dress, 1910-1914
- Women's Shoes, 1914-1916 -
- 1914-1916
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Shoes, 1914-1916
- Women's Slippers, 1870-1890 -
- 1870-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Slippers, 1870-1890
- Women's Playsuit, 1940-1945 -
- 1940-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Playsuit, 1940-1945
- Women's Slippers, 1900-1905 -
- 1900-1905
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Slippers, 1900-1905
- Women's Oxfords, 1930-1935 - Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1930-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Oxfords, 1930-1935
Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Women's Gaiter Boots, 1830-1860 -
- 1830-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Gaiter Boots, 1830-1860