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- Tramp Art Frame with Modern MIrror Glass, 1929-1940 -
- 1929-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Tramp Art Frame with Modern MIrror Glass, 1929-1940
- Kissproof Powder Box, 1935-1950 -
- 1935-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Kissproof Powder Box, 1935-1950
- Plexiglas Samples,1950-1960 -
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Plexiglas Samples,1950-1960
- Shipping Box for Tobacco, 1880-1920 - Workers at Will Currier's shoe shop in Newton, New Hampshire, used a variety of tools, fasteners and bits of leather, wood, and metal to make shoes. Small wooden boxes, like this one, helped organize the shop and kept needed material close at hand.
- 1880-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Shipping Box for Tobacco, 1880-1920
Workers at Will Currier's shoe shop in Newton, New Hampshire, used a variety of tools, fasteners and bits of leather, wood, and metal to make shoes. Small wooden boxes, like this one, helped organize the shop and kept needed material close at hand.
- Westinghouse Transformer and Style 1750 Fuse Block, 1893-1910 - Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
- 1893-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Westinghouse Transformer and Style 1750 Fuse Block, 1893-1910
Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
- Westinghouse Type CS Transformer and Style 1750 Fuse Block, 1893-1910 - Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
- 1893-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Westinghouse Type CS Transformer and Style 1750 Fuse Block, 1893-1910
Transformers increase or decrease voltage and are essential to alternating current (AC) power systems. In the late 1800s, with the help of transformers, AC power systems proved more efficient and economical than their direct current competitors. Transformers helped convert electricity to high voltage for transmission across long distances, then reduced it to lower, safer voltages for use in homes and factories.
- "Willard Wins in 26th Round -- Knockout," April 5, 1915 - In a 1915 fight in Cuba, Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson and became the new heavyweight boxing champion. The two men, in fighting stance, are depicted in this composite photograph. Another image illustrates Willard's 83-inch reach. At 6 feet, 6 inches (and a quarter), he was one of the tallest heavyweight champions in history.
- April 05, 1915
- Collections - Artifact
"Willard Wins in 26th Round -- Knockout," April 5, 1915
In a 1915 fight in Cuba, Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson and became the new heavyweight boxing champion. The two men, in fighting stance, are depicted in this composite photograph. Another image illustrates Willard's 83-inch reach. At 6 feet, 6 inches (and a quarter), he was one of the tallest heavyweight champions in history.
- 1993 Honda Civic Coupe Scale Model - Import tuners usually choose unassuming Japanese compact cars to "tune" for speed and handling. Those too young to get behind the wheel of a full sized car could tune up with this '93 Honda Civic Coupe model kit.
- 1993
- Collections - Artifact
1993 Honda Civic Coupe Scale Model
Import tuners usually choose unassuming Japanese compact cars to "tune" for speed and handling. Those too young to get behind the wheel of a full sized car could tune up with this '93 Honda Civic Coupe model kit.
- Syncro Rocket Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1938-1939 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Syncro Devices, Inc., of Detroit, Michigan, made this model kit of an open-cockpit racer about 1938. Syncro built approximately 75-100 kits during its two years in production.
- 1938-1939
- Collections - Artifact
Syncro Rocket Gas-Powered Racing Tether Car Kit, 1938-1939
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Syncro Devices, Inc., of Detroit, Michigan, made this model kit of an open-cockpit racer about 1938. Syncro built approximately 75-100 kits during its two years in production.
- Soap Box, 1802-1842 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates, porringers, or other items. This lidded dish provided a place for men to store soap used to make lather when they shaved.
- 1802-1842
- Collections - Artifact
Soap Box, 1802-1842
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates, porringers, or other items. This lidded dish provided a place for men to store soap used to make lather when they shaved.