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- Cotswold Dovecote - Henry and Clara Ford were avid birders and built this dovecote, modeled on one in Chesham, England. Dovecotes, which could only be owned by privileged landlords, were built to attract roosting birds, which helped control insects and provided manure for fertilizer. The nests could be reached from inside the dovecote where the eggs could be gathered, or birds trapped for food.
- circa 1935
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Cotswold Dovecote
Henry and Clara Ford were avid birders and built this dovecote, modeled on one in Chesham, England. Dovecotes, which could only be owned by privileged landlords, were built to attract roosting birds, which helped control insects and provided manure for fertilizer. The nests could be reached from inside the dovecote where the eggs could be gathered, or birds trapped for food.
- Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, 1880-1900 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This colorful trade card promoted the Singer Sewing Machine Company, founded by Isaac Singer when he introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851.
- 1880-1900
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Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, 1880-1900
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This colorful trade card promoted the Singer Sewing Machine Company, founded by Isaac Singer when he introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851.
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House" - This Saturday evening issue of the <em>Detroit News</em> shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- November 23, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House"
This Saturday evening issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- Pitcher, 1890-1910 - China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." China painters learned and shared decorating techniques through manuals, classes, and regional and national associations. China painting peaked around 1900, but it remained a major feature of some women's lives through the first World War.
- 1890-1910
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Pitcher, 1890-1910
China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." China painters learned and shared decorating techniques through manuals, classes, and regional and national associations. China painting peaked around 1900, but it remained a major feature of some women's lives through the first World War.
- Life Magazine Souvenir Edition, 1961, "Inaugural Spectacle" - On January 20, 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy -- America's youngest president and first Catholic president -- was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. In his inaugural address, Kennedy told Americans, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." This <em>Life</em> special edition included previously unseen photographs of the inauguration.
- January 01, 1961
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Life Magazine Souvenir Edition, 1961, "Inaugural Spectacle"
On January 20, 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy -- America's youngest president and first Catholic president -- was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. In his inaugural address, Kennedy told Americans, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." This Life special edition included previously unseen photographs of the inauguration.
- Lithograph, "Cedar Waxwing, (Bombycilla Cedrorum)," 1966 -
- 1966
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Lithograph, "Cedar Waxwing, (Bombycilla Cedrorum)," 1966
- Lithograph, "Falco Islandus, J.F. Gmel., Iceland Falcon, Young," 1845-1881 -
- 1845-1881
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Lithograph, "Falco Islandus, J.F. Gmel., Iceland Falcon, Young," 1845-1881
- Everlast "Forged Duck" Matchbox Holder, 1938-1941 - 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. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1938-1941
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Everlast "Forged Duck" Matchbox Holder, 1938-1941
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. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- Engraving, "Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Redstart, Yellow-Rump," 1808-1813 - Alexander Wilson, encouraged by naturalist William Bartram, began to document the birds of the United States in the early years of the 19th century. His paintings, drawings and descriptions formed the basis of a proposed ten-volume set called <em>American Ornithology</em>. Wilson completed nine volumes by the time of his death in 1813. His work predates that of John James Audubon by nearly twenty years.
- 1808-1813
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Engraving, "Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Redstart, Yellow-Rump," 1808-1813
Alexander Wilson, encouraged by naturalist William Bartram, began to document the birds of the United States in the early years of the 19th century. His paintings, drawings and descriptions formed the basis of a proposed ten-volume set called American Ornithology. Wilson completed nine volumes by the time of his death in 1813. His work predates that of John James Audubon by nearly twenty years.
- Engraving, "The Silk Starling, from North of China, in Possession of Marmaduke Tunstall, Esq.," 1775 -
- March 02, 1775
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Engraving, "The Silk Starling, from North of China, in Possession of Marmaduke Tunstall, Esq.," 1775