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- Periodical, "Ebony," June 1983 - Since 1945, <em>Ebony</em> has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- June 01, 1983
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Periodical, "Ebony," June 1983
Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986 - Since 1945, <em>Ebony</em> has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- January 01, 1986
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Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986
Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- Trade Card for Clothing, Tower Clothing Co., 1883 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- 1883
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Trade Card for Clothing, Tower Clothing Co., 1883
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- Periodical, "Auto Comfort," September 1911 - In the early days of automobiling, turning the crank to get the car started was considered a major physical limitation for women. This woman, however, seems to be cheerfully going about the task.
- September 01, 1911
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Periodical, "Auto Comfort," September 1911
In the early days of automobiling, turning the crank to get the car started was considered a major physical limitation for women. This woman, however, seems to be cheerfully going about the task.
- Bound Periodical, Harper's Weekly, 1858 - This periodical shows a fire at New York City Hall on August 18, 1858. To celebrate the successful transmission of messages over the transatlantic cable September 1 was declared as an "International Cable Jubilee" day. New York City began its commemorations early, setting off a display of fireworks. Sparks ignited the dome of City Hall, destroying part of the building.
- 02 January 1858-25 December 1858
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Bound Periodical, Harper's Weekly, 1858
This periodical shows a fire at New York City Hall on August 18, 1858. To celebrate the successful transmission of messages over the transatlantic cable September 1 was declared as an "International Cable Jubilee" day. New York City began its commemorations early, setting off a display of fireworks. Sparks ignited the dome of City Hall, destroying part of the building.
- Clothes Hanger -
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Clothes Hanger
- Clothes Hanger -
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Clothes Hanger
- Trade Card for Clothing, Tower Clothing Co., circa 1885 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and saved the often illustrated little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- circa 1885
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Clothing, Tower Clothing Co., circa 1885
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and saved the often illustrated little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- Clothes Hanger -
- Collections - Artifact
Clothes Hanger
- Clothes Hanger -
- Collections - Artifact
Clothes Hanger