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- Autographed Portrait of John Wilkes Booth, circa 1860 - Well-known actor John Wilkes Booth--better remembered for the 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln--posed for this carte-de-visite in a professional photographer's studio around 1860. Cartes-de-visite, small photographic prints on cardboard stock, remained popular from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s. Americans commonly collected and exchanged them to commemorate family members or celebrities.
- circa 1860
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Autographed Portrait of John Wilkes Booth, circa 1860
Well-known actor John Wilkes Booth--better remembered for the 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln--posed for this carte-de-visite in a professional photographer's studio around 1860. Cartes-de-visite, small photographic prints on cardboard stock, remained popular from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s. Americans commonly collected and exchanged them to commemorate family members or celebrities.
- Raymond Massey Viewing the Abraham Lincoln Chair, Then Exhibited in Greenfield Village, November 1943 - Actor Raymond Massey portrayed Abraham Lincoln in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" first as a Broadway play in 1938-39, followed by a 1940 film. The story which traces Lincoln's early life through the 1860 election was written by noted playwright Robert Sherwood, and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1939. In late 1943, Massey toured the Logan County Courthouse where this photograph was taken.
- November 12, 1943
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Raymond Massey Viewing the Abraham Lincoln Chair, Then Exhibited in Greenfield Village, November 1943
Actor Raymond Massey portrayed Abraham Lincoln in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" first as a Broadway play in 1938-39, followed by a 1940 film. The story which traces Lincoln's early life through the 1860 election was written by noted playwright Robert Sherwood, and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1939. In late 1943, Massey toured the Logan County Courthouse where this photograph was taken.
- James Cagney with Two-Millionth Ford V-8, Courtyard of Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - In June 1935, the two-millionth Ford V-8 automobile rolled off the Rouge Plant assembly line. Driven by Jimmy Rooney, a goodwill ambassador for Ford, the sedan embarked on a public relations tour from Dearborn, Michigan, to San Diego, California. Visitors, including some famous actors, welcomed the famous V-8 with fanfare when it finally arrived at the California Pacific International Exposition.
- 1935
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James Cagney with Two-Millionth Ford V-8, Courtyard of Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
In June 1935, the two-millionth Ford V-8 automobile rolled off the Rouge Plant assembly line. Driven by Jimmy Rooney, a goodwill ambassador for Ford, the sedan embarked on a public relations tour from Dearborn, Michigan, to San Diego, California. Visitors, including some famous actors, welcomed the famous V-8 with fanfare when it finally arrived at the California Pacific International Exposition.
- Claire Trevor Beside a 1932 Duesenberg Phaeton on Set of "Big Town Girl," 1937 - People flocked to see the escapist films of Hollywood's golden age, featuring carefree actors and idyllic landscapes. A luxurious Duesenberg was featured in the 1937 movie <em>Big Town Girl</em>.
- 1937
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Claire Trevor Beside a 1932 Duesenberg Phaeton on Set of "Big Town Girl," 1937
People flocked to see the escapist films of Hollywood's golden age, featuring carefree actors and idyllic landscapes. A luxurious Duesenberg was featured in the 1937 movie Big Town Girl.
- "Julian Eltinge at the GRAND this Week," 1911 - Vaudeville performer Julian Eltinge was the most famous and highly paid female impersonator of the early 20th century. He embodied gaudy elegance, wore glamourous gowns, and perfected female mannerisms. His most well-known show -- <em>The Fascinating Widow</em> -- opened on Broadway in 1910. He would go on to appear in several Hollywood films, in addition to his continued stage performances.
- January 01, 1911
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"Julian Eltinge at the GRAND this Week," 1911
Vaudeville performer Julian Eltinge was the most famous and highly paid female impersonator of the early 20th century. He embodied gaudy elegance, wore glamourous gowns, and perfected female mannerisms. His most well-known show -- The Fascinating Widow -- opened on Broadway in 1910. He would go on to appear in several Hollywood films, in addition to his continued stage performances.
- Billie Burke Visiting Henry Ford Museum, June 1956 - Many famous individuals have visited Henry Ford Museum. American Broadway, radio, and film actress Billie Burke visited in June 1956, while starring in a play at the University of Michigan. (The director and cast members accompanied her to the museum.) Burke is best remembered for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the 1939 film <em>The Wizard of Oz</em>.
- June 13, 1956
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Billie Burke Visiting Henry Ford Museum, June 1956
Many famous individuals have visited Henry Ford Museum. American Broadway, radio, and film actress Billie Burke visited in June 1956, while starring in a play at the University of Michigan. (The director and cast members accompanied her to the museum.) Burke is best remembered for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
- Promotional Image for Production of "Babes in Toyland," July 7, 1977 -
- July 07, 1977
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Promotional Image for Production of "Babes in Toyland," July 7, 1977
- Bar Scene from the Play "Three Men on a Horse," Henry Ford Museum Theater, 1977 -
- 1977
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Bar Scene from the Play "Three Men on a Horse," Henry Ford Museum Theater, 1977
- Film Fun Magazine for July 1919, "The League of Smiles" - From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. In 1911, the first movie fan magazine appeared -- and others soon followed. By the early 1920s over a dozen more were being published. These publications supplied fans with stories and illustrations about film plots, moviemaking and popular film stars of the day.
- July 01, 1919
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Film Fun Magazine for July 1919, "The League of Smiles"
From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. In 1911, the first movie fan magazine appeared -- and others soon followed. By the early 1920s over a dozen more were being published. These publications supplied fans with stories and illustrations about film plots, moviemaking and popular film stars of the day.
- Greenfield Village Players Production of "Cinderella," Henry Ford Museum Theatre, 1967 -
- 1967
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Greenfield Village Players Production of "Cinderella," Henry Ford Museum Theatre, 1967