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- "Some Ignition Problems and Their Solution," Ford Motor Company, 1910 - Today's cars are so reliable that it's hard to imagine the difficulties faced by early motorists. This 1910 brochure from Ford Motor Company described problems drivers might encounter with engine cylinders not igniting properly. Though full of potential solutions, the brochure was quick to note that most troubles were due to "neglect or mistreatment" of the automobile.
- 1910
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"Some Ignition Problems and Their Solution," Ford Motor Company, 1910
Today's cars are so reliable that it's hard to imagine the difficulties faced by early motorists. This 1910 brochure from Ford Motor Company described problems drivers might encounter with engine cylinders not igniting properly. Though full of potential solutions, the brochure was quick to note that most troubles were due to "neglect or mistreatment" of the automobile.
- Advertising Brochure, "Carlson's Anchovies Sprats, Herring Tidbits and other Lighthouse Products," 1951 - This brochure would have been available as a free handout to advertise products sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this.
- 1951
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Advertising Brochure, "Carlson's Anchovies Sprats, Herring Tidbits and other Lighthouse Products," 1951
This brochure would have been available as a free handout to advertise products sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this.
- Advertising Brochure, "Fondue, Original Recipes from Switzerland Cheese Association," 1979 - This brochure would have been available as a free handout to advertise products sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this.
- 1979
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Advertising Brochure, "Fondue, Original Recipes from Switzerland Cheese Association," 1979
This brochure would have been available as a free handout to advertise products sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this.
- Advertising Brochure, "Holland Imported Cheese," circa 1975 - This brochure would have been available as a free handout to advertise products sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this.
- circa 1975
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Advertising Brochure, "Holland Imported Cheese," circa 1975
This brochure would have been available as a free handout to advertise products sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this.
- Brochure for Pontiac Club de Mer and Four-Door Catalina Cars, 1956, "Pontiac Motorama Masterpieces" - From 1949 to 1961, General Motors hosted a series of semi-regular shows spotlighting futuristic concept cars and aspirational production cars. In 1953, the event was named Motorama and transformed into a traveling show that toured major cities around the United States. Motorama also showcased products from GM subsidiaries, like the "kitchen of the future" equipped with Frigidaire appliances.
- 1956
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Brochure for Pontiac Club de Mer and Four-Door Catalina Cars, 1956, "Pontiac Motorama Masterpieces"
From 1949 to 1961, General Motors hosted a series of semi-regular shows spotlighting futuristic concept cars and aspirational production cars. In 1953, the event was named Motorama and transformed into a traveling show that toured major cities around the United States. Motorama also showcased products from GM subsidiaries, like the "kitchen of the future" equipped with Frigidaire appliances.
- Model 6E Injection Molding Machine: Machinery for the Plastic Industry, circa 1958 -
- circa 1958
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Model 6E Injection Molding Machine: Machinery for the Plastic Industry, circa 1958
- Sales Brochure, "Ford Motor Company Proudly Presents the Continental Mark II," 1955 - Designed in the tradition of the Lincoln Continentals of 1940-1948, the Continental Mark II debuted for 1956. This sales brochure emphasized the car's understated elegance and exclusive availability. But limited production plus a $10,000 price tag equaled disappointing sales. Production ended after the 1957 model year.
- 1955
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Sales Brochure, "Ford Motor Company Proudly Presents the Continental Mark II," 1955
Designed in the tradition of the Lincoln Continentals of 1940-1948, the Continental Mark II debuted for 1956. This sales brochure emphasized the car's understated elegance and exclusive availability. But limited production plus a $10,000 price tag equaled disappointing sales. Production ended after the 1957 model year.
- Famous Early Movie Festival, Henry Ford Museum, 1962 -
- 09 March 1962 - 18 March 1962
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Famous Early Movie Festival, Henry Ford Museum, 1962
- Ford Motor Company Publication, "Total Performance 1903-1963" - Eager to attract younger customers, Ford Motor Company launched its "Total Performance" marketing campaign in the early 1960s. The effort included sportier cars, higher-horsepower engines, and a revitalized racing program. This 1963 booklet surveyed Ford's performance-oriented products and achievements over the company's then 60-year history.
- 1963
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Ford Motor Company Publication, "Total Performance 1903-1963"
Eager to attract younger customers, Ford Motor Company launched its "Total Performance" marketing campaign in the early 1960s. The effort included sportier cars, higher-horsepower engines, and a revitalized racing program. This 1963 booklet surveyed Ford's performance-oriented products and achievements over the company's then 60-year history.
- Vicarm, Inc. Brochure, "Vicarm Manipulator Systems," 1976 -
- 1976
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Vicarm, Inc. Brochure, "Vicarm Manipulator Systems," 1976