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- Frankoma Shell Vase, 1960-1990 -
- 1960-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Frankoma Shell Vase, 1960-1990
- Vase, 1934-1938 - The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee began the business in 1933. They moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold their Southwestern-inspired wares coated with prairie-colored glazes at an affordable price. The pottery remained family-owned until 1990.
- 1934-1938
- Collections - Artifact
Vase, 1934-1938
The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee began the business in 1933. They moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold their Southwestern-inspired wares coated with prairie-colored glazes at an affordable price. The pottery remained family-owned until 1990.
- Park-O-Meter Parking Meter, circa 1958 - The first parking meters, installed in Oklahoma City in 1935, were invented by newspaper editor and local traffic commissioner Carl Magee. He produced his own design after enlisting the help of engineering professors and students at nearby Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Oklahoma State University). Then he founded Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Company to manufacture the meters.
- 1953-1963
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Park-O-Meter Parking Meter, circa 1958
The first parking meters, installed in Oklahoma City in 1935, were invented by newspaper editor and local traffic commissioner Carl Magee. He produced his own design after enlisting the help of engineering professors and students at nearby Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Oklahoma State University). Then he founded Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Company to manufacture the meters.
- Dual Brand Parking Meter, circa 1948 - By the 1920s, automobile parking in cities was chaotic. Parking meters, introduced in Oklahoma City in 1935, proved to be the workable and enforceable solution. Carl Magee, inventor of the parking meter with help from local engineering professors and college students, named his company "Dual" -- supposedly because parking meters served the dual purpose of controlling parking and generating revenue.
- circa 1948
- Collections - Artifact
Dual Brand Parking Meter, circa 1948
By the 1920s, automobile parking in cities was chaotic. Parking meters, introduced in Oklahoma City in 1935, proved to be the workable and enforceable solution. Carl Magee, inventor of the parking meter with help from local engineering professors and college students, named his company "Dual" -- supposedly because parking meters served the dual purpose of controlling parking and generating revenue.
- Reagan-Bush Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1981 - John Frank, head of the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee established Frankoma Pottery in 1933. They used native clays of Oklahoma to create their Southwestern-inspired wares. But the Franks also successfully developed new lines of commemorative pieces that became sought-after collectibles. The company made this political party mug celebrating the 1981 inauguration of President Reagan.
- 1981
- Collections - Artifact
Reagan-Bush Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1981
John Frank, head of the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee established Frankoma Pottery in 1933. They used native clays of Oklahoma to create their Southwestern-inspired wares. But the Franks also successfully developed new lines of commemorative pieces that became sought-after collectibles. The company made this political party mug celebrating the 1981 inauguration of President Reagan.
- Frankoma "Mayan-Aztec" Platter, 1960-1990 -
- 1960-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Frankoma "Mayan-Aztec" Platter, 1960-1990
- Frankoma "Plainsman" Serving Bowl, 1960-1990 - The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee began the business in 1933. They moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold their Southwestern-inspired wares coated with prairie-colored glazes at an affordable price. The pottery remained family-owned until 1990.
- 1960-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Frankoma "Plainsman" Serving Bowl, 1960-1990
The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee began the business in 1933. They moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold their Southwestern-inspired wares coated with prairie-colored glazes at an affordable price. The pottery remained family-owned until 1990.
- Braden Dairy Co. Milk Carton - The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- Collections - Artifact
Braden Dairy Co. Milk Carton
The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- Braden Dairy Co. Milk Carton - The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- Collections - Artifact
Braden Dairy Co. Milk Carton
The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- Oklahoma Souvenir Plate, circa 1957 - The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, began the business in 1933. He moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold his Southwestern-inspired wares at an affordable price. This plate celebrates the people and places of Oklahoma.
- circa 1957
- Collections - Artifact
Oklahoma Souvenir Plate, circa 1957
The native clays of Oklahoma provided a foundation for the decorative ceramics and dinnerware produced by Frankoma Pottery. John Frank, who headed the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, began the business in 1933. He moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in 1938 and sold his Southwestern-inspired wares at an affordable price. This plate celebrates the people and places of Oklahoma.