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- "Inventions Throughout the Ages" -
- 1931
- Collections - Artifact
"Inventions Throughout the Ages"
- "Edison and His Inventions," 1879 -
- 1879
- Collections - Artifact
"Edison and His Inventions," 1879
- "The Boy's Book of Inventions," 1899 -
- 1899
- Collections - Artifact
"The Boy's Book of Inventions," 1899
- Buckminster Fuller, "Inventions: Twelve Around One," 1981 -
- 1981
- Collections - Artifact
Buckminster Fuller, "Inventions: Twelve Around One," 1981
- The Age of Invention Game, circa 1850 - This box contained a set of printed cards with images of early-19th century events and inventions. Each card was given a value, and those of higher value trumped all others. Players could be entertained by either playing the game or discussing the colorful illustrations of history and innovation.
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
The Age of Invention Game, circa 1850
This box contained a set of printed cards with images of early-19th century events and inventions. Each card was given a value, and those of higher value trumped all others. Players could be entertained by either playing the game or discussing the colorful illustrations of history and innovation.
- World War II Poster, "Invent for Victory," circa 1944 - 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 1944
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World War II Poster, "Invent for Victory," circa 1944
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.
- Accidental Toy Inventions - Accidents can lead to amazing inventions, including toys like Slinky and Silly Putty. Learn about these and more accidental toy inventions at The Henry Ford.
- May 04, 2022
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Accidental Toy Inventions
Accidents can lead to amazing inventions, including toys like Slinky and Silly Putty. Learn about these and more accidental toy inventions at The Henry Ford.
- "Steam Boat Invented by John Fitch," Copperplate Engraving, circa 1818 - Connecticut-born entrepreneur and inventor John Fitch began building steam-powered boats in the 1780s. His first, <em>Perseverance</em>, was propelled by an unusual drivetrain of mechanized oars along both sides of the craft. The system was effective, but not particularly efficient. Fitch later experimented with screw propellers. He was unable to find commercial success with his designs.
- 1786-1787
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"Steam Boat Invented by John Fitch," Copperplate Engraving, circa 1818
Connecticut-born entrepreneur and inventor John Fitch began building steam-powered boats in the 1780s. His first, Perseverance, was propelled by an unusual drivetrain of mechanized oars along both sides of the craft. The system was effective, but not particularly efficient. Fitch later experimented with screw propellers. He was unable to find commercial success with his designs.
- Cotton Gins--One of the Greatest Industrial Inventions--Separating Fiber from Seed, Texas, circa 1905 -
- circa 1905
- Collections - Artifact
Cotton Gins--One of the Greatest Industrial Inventions--Separating Fiber from Seed, Texas, circa 1905
- Oil Painting, Reenactment of the Invention of the Incandescent Electric Light, by Irving R. Bacon, 1944 -
- October 21, 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Oil Painting, Reenactment of the Invention of the Incandescent Electric Light, by Irving R. Bacon, 1944