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- 1942 Mack Model DEIS Truck Delivering Sharpless Ice Cream, Allentown, Pennsylvania - By the 1940s, refrigerated trucks were transporting pre-packaged ice cream to retail outlets across the country. In this 1942 photograph, a truck stands ready to transport cartons of Sharpless Ice Cream from the plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The billboard above points out how the ice cream carton's "Tray Pac" design conveniently fit into the freezer compartment of a home refrigerator.
- February 01, 1942
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1942 Mack Model DEIS Truck Delivering Sharpless Ice Cream, Allentown, Pennsylvania
By the 1940s, refrigerated trucks were transporting pre-packaged ice cream to retail outlets across the country. In this 1942 photograph, a truck stands ready to transport cartons of Sharpless Ice Cream from the plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The billboard above points out how the ice cream carton's "Tray Pac" design conveniently fit into the freezer compartment of a home refrigerator.
- Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Billboard, 1957 -
- March 08, 1957
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Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Billboard, 1957
- Photograph Album of Heinz Company Branches and Branch Employees, 1884-1915 - Company photograph albums are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H.J. Heinz Company, includes photographs of Heinz factory branch buildings, employees at conventions, and several images of F. & J. Heinz, the former name of the company before H.J. Heinz became the sole owner.
- 1884-1915
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Photograph Album of Heinz Company Branches and Branch Employees, 1884-1915
Company photograph albums are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H.J. Heinz Company, includes photographs of Heinz factory branch buildings, employees at conventions, and several images of F. & J. Heinz, the former name of the company before H.J. Heinz became the sole owner.
- Photograph Album of Heinz Company Ground and Electric Signs, 1908-1945 - Company scrapbooks are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H. J. Heinz Company, includes photographs of various ground and electric signs. Heinz never missed an opportunity to promote his products. These signs were erected to encourage customers to buy his products and contributed in making Heinz a household name.
- 1908-1945
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Photograph Album of Heinz Company Ground and Electric Signs, 1908-1945
Company scrapbooks are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H. J. Heinz Company, includes photographs of various ground and electric signs. Heinz never missed an opportunity to promote his products. These signs were erected to encourage customers to buy his products and contributed in making Heinz a household name.
- Illustration of Heinz Company Branch in New York, circa 1910 - In 1869, H.J. Heinz began his career in the processed food industry selling horseradish out of his parent's home. His product line quickly expanded to include pickled foods, preserves, and condiments, becoming a household name by the turn of the century. This success allowed operations to expand with new branch factories built around the world.
- circa 1910
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Illustration of Heinz Company Branch in New York, circa 1910
In 1869, H.J. Heinz began his career in the processed food industry selling horseradish out of his parent's home. His product line quickly expanded to include pickled foods, preserves, and condiments, becoming a household name by the turn of the century. This success allowed operations to expand with new branch factories built around the world.
- Michigan Disabled Veterans Caravan Preparing to Leave for Convention in Columbus, Ohio, August 1937 - Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was formed in 1920 to support and advocate for military veterans with lasting wartime injuries. DAV partnered with Ford Motor Company in 1922, and Ford organized caravans to transport underserved DAV members to the organization's annual conventions. DAV received a federal charter from Congress in 1932, and the organization expanded rapidly during World War II.
- August 01, 1937
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Michigan Disabled Veterans Caravan Preparing to Leave for Convention in Columbus, Ohio, August 1937
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was formed in 1920 to support and advocate for military veterans with lasting wartime injuries. DAV partnered with Ford Motor Company in 1922, and Ford organized caravans to transport underserved DAV members to the organization's annual conventions. DAV received a federal charter from Congress in 1932, and the organization expanded rapidly during World War II.
- Billboard Advertising the Magnavox Single Dial Control Radio, 1926 -
- 1926
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Billboard Advertising the Magnavox Single Dial Control Radio, 1926
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup Billboard, circa 1915 - Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to promote his line of pickled foods and condiments. He aimed to meet customers in stores, at home, and everywhere in between. Billboards, like the one seen here, advertised Heinz's "57 Varieties" -- the catchy slogan Heinz utilized despite offering more than 60 packaged products.
- circa 1915
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Heinz Tomato Ketchup Billboard, circa 1915
Entrepreneur H.J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to promote his line of pickled foods and condiments. He aimed to meet customers in stores, at home, and everywhere in between. Billboards, like the one seen here, advertised Heinz's "57 Varieties" -- the catchy slogan Heinz utilized despite offering more than 60 packaged products.
- Fred Schreiber Viewing a "Visit Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum" Billboard, Saline, Michigan, 1952 -
- March 01, 1952
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Fred Schreiber Viewing a "Visit Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum" Billboard, Saline, Michigan, 1952
- Hallmark "Personalized for You: On the Billboard" Christmas Ornament, 1993 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1993
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Hallmark "Personalized for You: On the Billboard" Christmas Ornament, 1993
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.