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- Caring for Trees, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Caring for Trees, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- X-Ray of the Chair in Which Abraham Lincoln Was Shot at Fords Theatre, Imaged 1999 - In 1999, The Henry Ford carefully assessed and treated its Lincoln rocker. X-Ray photography helped conservators locate seat springs and identify the grid and condition of the seat's lashing twines. Conservators then compressed and secured some of the springs to alleviate tension on the fragile upholstery fabric. This preservation effort ensured that visitors can view this historic American icon for years to come.
- February 01, 1999
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X-Ray of the Chair in Which Abraham Lincoln Was Shot at Fords Theatre, Imaged 1999
In 1999, The Henry Ford carefully assessed and treated its Lincoln rocker. X-Ray photography helped conservators locate seat springs and identify the grid and condition of the seat's lashing twines. Conservators then compressed and secured some of the springs to alleviate tension on the fragile upholstery fabric. This preservation effort ensured that visitors can view this historic American icon for years to come.
- X-Ray of "Brewster" Chair, Imaged 1977 - In 1977, questions arose about the authenticity of a celebrated 17th-century chair known as the "Brewster Chair" at The Henry Ford. X-Rays showed the mortise holes on the chair were made by drill bits developed in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Comparisons with 17th-century chairs and woodworking tools helped conservators and curators prove the museum's chair was a modern woodworker's intentional fake.
- June 01, 1977
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X-Ray of "Brewster" Chair, Imaged 1977
In 1977, questions arose about the authenticity of a celebrated 17th-century chair known as the "Brewster Chair" at The Henry Ford. X-Rays showed the mortise holes on the chair were made by drill bits developed in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Comparisons with 17th-century chairs and woodworking tools helped conservators and curators prove the museum's chair was a modern woodworker's intentional fake.
- X-Ray of "Brewster" Chair, Imaged 1977 - In 1977, questions arose about the authenticity of a celebrated 17th-century chair known as the "Brewster Chair" at The Henry Ford. X-Rays showed the mortise holes on the chair were made by drill bits developed in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Comparisons with 17th-century chairs and woodworking tools helped conservators and curators prove the museum's chair was a modern woodworker's intentional fake.
- June 01, 1977
- Collections - Artifact
X-Ray of "Brewster" Chair, Imaged 1977
In 1977, questions arose about the authenticity of a celebrated 17th-century chair known as the "Brewster Chair" at The Henry Ford. X-Rays showed the mortise holes on the chair were made by drill bits developed in the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Comparisons with 17th-century chairs and woodworking tools helped conservators and curators prove the museum's chair was a modern woodworker's intentional fake.
- Hallmark "Caring Doctor" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - 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.
- 1994
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Hallmark "Caring Doctor" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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.
- Button, "Child Care Centers Now," 1974 - In the 1970s, women's rights activists rallied against legal inequalities in the workplace, divorce and property rights, and many other areas. Supporters of a constitutional amendment that would guarantee women equal rights with men championed numerous individual causes. This button promoted affordable child care, which would allow women with children to pursue rewarding careers.
- 1974
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Button, "Child Care Centers Now," 1974
In the 1970s, women's rights activists rallied against legal inequalities in the workplace, divorce and property rights, and many other areas. Supporters of a constitutional amendment that would guarantee women equal rights with men championed numerous individual causes. This button promoted affordable child care, which would allow women with children to pursue rewarding careers.
- X-Ray of the Chair in Which Abraham Lincoln Was Shot at Fords Theatre, Imaged 1999 - In 1999, The Henry Ford carefully assessed and treated its Lincoln rocker. X-Ray photography helped conservators locate seat springs and identify the grid and condition of the seat's lashing twines. Conservators then compressed and secured some of the springs to alleviate tension on the fragile upholstery fabric. This preservation effort ensured that visitors can view this historic American icon for years to come.
- February 01, 1999
- Collections - Artifact
X-Ray of the Chair in Which Abraham Lincoln Was Shot at Fords Theatre, Imaged 1999
In 1999, The Henry Ford carefully assessed and treated its Lincoln rocker. X-Ray photography helped conservators locate seat springs and identify the grid and condition of the seat's lashing twines. Conservators then compressed and secured some of the springs to alleviate tension on the fragile upholstery fabric. This preservation effort ensured that visitors can view this historic American icon for years to come.
- Hallmark "Caring Nurse" Christmas Ornament, 1993 - 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.
- 1993
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Hallmark "Caring Nurse" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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.
- Dale Jarrett & Ford Quality Care, Breast Cancer Awareness Collectible Car Set, 2000 - Ford drew attention to breast cancer and the fight for a cure with this 2003 promotional item. Promotional materials usually emphasize only the company brand, but this item also highlighted the company's philanthropic ventures. Donors to "Race Fans for a Cure," which supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, received two NASCAR Ford Taurus race cars in a collectible tin.
- 1999-2000
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Dale Jarrett & Ford Quality Care, Breast Cancer Awareness Collectible Car Set, 2000
Ford drew attention to breast cancer and the fight for a cure with this 2003 promotional item. Promotional materials usually emphasize only the company brand, but this item also highlighted the company's philanthropic ventures. Donors to "Race Fans for a Cure," which supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, received two NASCAR Ford Taurus race cars in a collectible tin.
- Hallmark "Tender Lovin' Care" Christmas Ornament, 1996 - 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.
- 1996
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Hallmark "Tender Lovin' Care" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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.