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- Jim Thorpe While Employed at Ford Motor Company, December 1944 - Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), also called Wa-Tho-Tuk, was a citizen of the Thâkîwaki (Sac and Fox Nation). In the 1912 Olympics he earned gold in the classic pentathlon and decathlon. He also played baseball, football, and basketball professionally, and is widely considered to be one of America's greatest athletes. This photo was taken while Thorpe was employed as security staff at Ford Motor Company.
- December 04, 1944
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Jim Thorpe While Employed at Ford Motor Company, December 1944
Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), also called Wa-Tho-Tuk, was a citizen of the Thâkîwaki (Sac and Fox Nation). In the 1912 Olympics he earned gold in the classic pentathlon and decathlon. He also played baseball, football, and basketball professionally, and is widely considered to be one of America's greatest athletes. This photo was taken while Thorpe was employed as security staff at Ford Motor Company.
- Portrait of an Athlete, circa 1885 - This unidentified "tattooed man" with patriotic tattoos was photographed by Charles Eisenmann in his Bowery district studio. Eisenmann captured the eclectic mix of people who frequented the Bowery, including circus performers like this -- a likely client of the area's infamous tattoo parlors. Eisenmann's images were reproduced for sale in the form of cabinet cards, popular among the middle class.
- circa 1885
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Portrait of an Athlete, circa 1885
This unidentified "tattooed man" with patriotic tattoos was photographed by Charles Eisenmann in his Bowery district studio. Eisenmann captured the eclectic mix of people who frequented the Bowery, including circus performers like this -- a likely client of the area's infamous tattoo parlors. Eisenmann's images were reproduced for sale in the form of cabinet cards, popular among the middle class.
- Portrait of John Ennis, Long-Distance Competitive Walker, 1871-1885 - John Ennis was a well-known long-distance walker in the 1870s and 80s. Competitive walking at that time was a popular spectator sport. Fans crowded into arenas to watch athletes race around a track. Ennis competed in many six-day races and distance events; and his energy never waned. In 1910, at the age of 68, Ennis walked from New York to San Francisco.
- 1871-1885
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Portrait of John Ennis, Long-Distance Competitive Walker, 1871-1885
John Ennis was a well-known long-distance walker in the 1870s and 80s. Competitive walking at that time was a popular spectator sport. Fans crowded into arenas to watch athletes race around a track. Ennis competed in many six-day races and distance events; and his energy never waned. In 1910, at the age of 68, Ennis walked from New York to San Francisco.
- Punching Bag Platform -
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Punching Bag Platform
- Ford Employee and Former NHL Hockey Player Hector Kilrea, October 1946 - Canadian Hector "Hurricane" Kilrea spent 15 years in the National Hockey League, and another four years in the American Hockey League. He played left wing for various clubs including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. Kilrea belonged to three Stanley Cup championship teams. This photo was taken during his employment in plant protection at Ford Motor Company.
- October 23, 1946
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Ford Employee and Former NHL Hockey Player Hector Kilrea, October 1946
Canadian Hector "Hurricane" Kilrea spent 15 years in the National Hockey League, and another four years in the American Hockey League. He played left wing for various clubs including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. Kilrea belonged to three Stanley Cup championship teams. This photo was taken during his employment in plant protection at Ford Motor Company.
- Puritan S. S. Boys, Gym (Group No. 1 or Group No. 2), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Puritan S. S. Boys, Gym (Group No. 1 or Group No. 2), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955 - Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- 1950-1955
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Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955
Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- Women Fencers Holding Their Foils, circa 1895 -
- circa 1895
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Women Fencers Holding Their Foils, circa 1895
- Professional Hockey Player and Ford Employee Carl "Winky" Smith, August 1944 - Carl "Winky" Smith played amateur and professional hockey from 1933 to 1949. He played most of his career in the minor leagues but did play seven games for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1943-1944 season. This photo was taken while Smith was employed in plant protection at Gate 4 at Ford Motor Company's Rouge factory complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
- August 03, 1944
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Professional Hockey Player and Ford Employee Carl "Winky" Smith, August 1944
Carl "Winky" Smith played amateur and professional hockey from 1933 to 1949. He played most of his career in the minor leagues but did play seven games for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1943-1944 season. This photo was taken while Smith was employed in plant protection at Gate 4 at Ford Motor Company's Rouge factory complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955 -
- 1951-1955
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Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955