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- Washington Press, Used at the Cranbrook Academy of Art - The Washington Press established two innovations in printing history: a lightened metal frame for easier transport, and a toggle-joint mechanism to create impressions. Over 6000 of these rugged hand presses were sold between 1835-1902; many specialist printers continue to use them today. This press was donated by George Booth, <em>Detroit News</em> publisher and founder of the Cranbrook Educational Community.
- 1840-1850
- Collections - Artifact
Washington Press, Used at the Cranbrook Academy of Art
The Washington Press established two innovations in printing history: a lightened metal frame for easier transport, and a toggle-joint mechanism to create impressions. Over 6000 of these rugged hand presses were sold between 1835-1902; many specialist printers continue to use them today. This press was donated by George Booth, Detroit News publisher and founder of the Cranbrook Educational Community.
- Fundraising Letter from Robert H. Tannahill, Society of Arts and Crafts, to Edsel and Eleanor Ford, October 7, 1937 -
- October 07, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Fundraising Letter from Robert H. Tannahill, Society of Arts and Crafts, to Edsel and Eleanor Ford, October 7, 1937
- Letter from Ford Motor Company to Wayne Davis regarding a Boy's Interest in Automotive Design, October 1965 - Young people seeking careers in the automotive industry might write to car companies for advice. This letter, a reply from Ford Motor Company to someone mentoring a young man in Virginia, offers advice on schooling and financial aid. Interestingly, one of the aid programs mentioned is the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild -- an initiative of Ford's crosstown rival General Motors.
- October 18, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Ford Motor Company to Wayne Davis regarding a Boy's Interest in Automotive Design, October 1965
Young people seeking careers in the automotive industry might write to car companies for advice. This letter, a reply from Ford Motor Company to someone mentoring a young man in Virginia, offers advice on schooling and financial aid. Interestingly, one of the aid programs mentioned is the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild -- an initiative of Ford's crosstown rival General Motors.