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- Trade Card for Prof. Horsford's Phosphatic Baking Powder, Rumford Chemical Works, 1869-1895 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- 1869-1895
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Prof. Horsford's Phosphatic Baking Powder, Rumford Chemical Works, 1869-1895
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- Trade Card for Horsford's Self-Raising Bread Preparation, Rumford Chemical Works, 1876-1900 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- 1876-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Horsford's Self-Raising Bread Preparation, Rumford Chemical Works, 1876-1900
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- Microwave Oven Cookware, 1977-1982 -
- 1977-1982
- Collections - Artifact
Microwave Oven Cookware, 1977-1982
- One Spoon Baking Powder, 1880-1895 -
- 1880-1895
- Collections - Artifact
One Spoon Baking Powder, 1880-1895
- "Androck" Pastry Blender, circa 1940 -
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
"Androck" Pastry Blender, circa 1940
- Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Pie Plate, 1948-1959 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.
- 1948-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Pie Plate, 1948-1959
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.
- Muffin Pan -
- Collections - Artifact
Muffin Pan
- Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1976 Chili Cook Off--Item3 - Bobby Unser earned a place among automobile racing's greats, having successfully competed in nearly every form of the sport. The racing career of this three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 13-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner spanned more than 30 years. This photograph -- only one of thousands donated by Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford -- helps to document his career.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1976 Chili Cook Off--Item3
Bobby Unser earned a place among automobile racing's greats, having successfully competed in nearly every form of the sport. The racing career of this three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 13-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner spanned more than 30 years. This photograph -- only one of thousands donated by Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford -- helps to document his career.
- Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1976 Chili Cook Off--Item6 - Like most successful racing drivers, Bobby Unser made several product endorsements during his career. Among his best-known efforts were those on behalf of Ortega brand foods. For many years Unser's mother, Mary, held a chili cookout in connection with the Indianapolis 500. Her spicy chili recipe is still well loved.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Bobby Unser Collection--Photographs--Racing--1976 Chili Cook Off--Item6
Like most successful racing drivers, Bobby Unser made several product endorsements during his career. Among his best-known efforts were those on behalf of Ortega brand foods. For many years Unser's mother, Mary, held a chili cookout in connection with the Indianapolis 500. Her spicy chili recipe is still well loved.
- Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Casserole, 1948-1959 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.
- 1948-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Casserole, 1948-1959
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.