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- Automobile Racing Trophy Won by George M. Holley, 1903 - George M. Holley founded his first automotive company, with his brother Earl, in 1896 -- when he was still a teenager. After initially building three- and four-wheeled vehicles, the brothers specialized in carburetors, and the Holley Carburetor Company became a major supplier to American automakers. George Holley won this trophy in a 1903 auto race.
- September 07, 1903
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Automobile Racing Trophy Won by George M. Holley, 1903
George M. Holley founded his first automotive company, with his brother Earl, in 1896 -- when he was still a teenager. After initially building three- and four-wheeled vehicles, the brothers specialized in carburetors, and the Holley Carburetor Company became a major supplier to American automakers. George Holley won this trophy in a 1903 auto race.
- Coffeepot, circa 1875 -
- circa 1875
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Coffeepot, circa 1875
- Automobile Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904 - Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
- August 26, 1904
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Automobile Racing Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904
Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.
- Silver Ice Water Pitcher, circa 1880 - It may look unwieldy, but this water pitcher was a welcome sight to houseguests and residents during the summer months in Victorian America. Before the days of electric refrigeration and air conditioning, porcelain-lined pitchers mounted on tilting stands helped keep drinking water cold. Sold through mail-order catalogues and retail outlets, these innovative devices provided cooling relief to middle-class Americans.
- circa 1880
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Silver Ice Water Pitcher, circa 1880
It may look unwieldy, but this water pitcher was a welcome sight to houseguests and residents during the summer months in Victorian America. Before the days of electric refrigeration and air conditioning, porcelain-lined pitchers mounted on tilting stands helped keep drinking water cold. Sold through mail-order catalogues and retail outlets, these innovative devices provided cooling relief to middle-class Americans.