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- Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, outside Henry Ford Museum, September 12, 2002 - This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- September 12, 2002
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Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, outside Henry Ford Museum, September 12, 2002
This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, Interior, Driver's Area, March 2002 - This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- March 01, 2002
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Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, Interior, Driver's Area, March 2002
This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, Rear Engine Compartment, March 2002 - This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- March 01, 2002
- Collections - Artifact
Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, Rear Engine Compartment, March 2002
This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, Exterior Detail, March 2002 - This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- March 01, 2002
- Collections - Artifact
Rosa Parks Bus before Restoration, Exterior Detail, March 2002
This bus, the site of Rosa Parks's stand against segregation laws, sat as a rusted storage shed before The Henry Ford acquired it and began a full restoration. Parks's act of defiance on December 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped to ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the restored bus survives as a reminder of her courageous activism.
- Topps "World on Wheels" Series, 1911 Reeves Octoauto, circa 1954 - The Topps Chewing Gum Company produced a series of vehicle trading cards in the 1950s. Now known as the "World on Wheels" set, the face of the card depicted an historic or modern car, truck, or other vehicle. The back contained interesting facts about the vehicle and usually a trivia question or information about transportation, roads, or traffic safety.
- circa 1954
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Topps "World on Wheels" Series, 1911 Reeves Octoauto, circa 1954
The Topps Chewing Gum Company produced a series of vehicle trading cards in the 1950s. Now known as the "World on Wheels" set, the face of the card depicted an historic or modern car, truck, or other vehicle. The back contained interesting facts about the vehicle and usually a trivia question or information about transportation, roads, or traffic safety.
- Moving the 15 Millionth Ford Model T Into "Henry Ford: A Personal History" Exhibit, February 1953 - Henry Ford himself was the focus of <em>Henry Ford: A Personal History</em>. Opened in 1953 during Ford Motor Company's 50th anniversary, the exhibit included artifacts like the fifteen millionth Ford Model T. The exhibit's second-floor location meant lifting the Model T with a crane and moving it on its side through tight doorways.
- February 01, 1953
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Moving the 15 Millionth Ford Model T Into "Henry Ford: A Personal History" Exhibit, February 1953
Henry Ford himself was the focus of Henry Ford: A Personal History. Opened in 1953 during Ford Motor Company's 50th anniversary, the exhibit included artifacts like the fifteen millionth Ford Model T. The exhibit's second-floor location meant lifting the Model T with a crane and moving it on its side through tight doorways.
- Hallmark Keepsake Dreambook 2013, Celebrating 40 Years of Memories - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's yearly release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating. Hallmark ornaments became so popular that the company began publishing annual catalogs (later known as "Dream Books") that showcased the new Keepsake Ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season.
- 2013
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Hallmark Keepsake Dreambook 2013, Celebrating 40 Years of Memories
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's yearly release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating. Hallmark ornaments became so popular that the company began publishing annual catalogs (later known as "Dream Books") that showcased the new Keepsake Ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season.
- Letter from Richard Gutman Notifying Henry Ford Museum of a Diner Available for Purchase, September 7, 1982 -
- September 07, 1982
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Letter from Richard Gutman Notifying Henry Ford Museum of a Diner Available for Purchase, September 7, 1982
- Armchair, 1785-1805, Photographed at Ernest LoNano Interiors, New York, 1950-1953 - The firm of Ernest LoNano -- active from 1912 into the 1980s -- was known as the premier re-upholsterers of antique American furniture. Museums from coast to coast sought the advice of three generations of LoNanos for accuracy in period upholstery fabrics. The company specialized in adapting historic fabrics for reuse. This photograph documents the re-upholstery process on The Henry Ford's furniture by the firm.
- 1950-1953
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Armchair, 1785-1805, Photographed at Ernest LoNano Interiors, New York, 1950-1953
The firm of Ernest LoNano -- active from 1912 into the 1980s -- was known as the premier re-upholsterers of antique American furniture. Museums from coast to coast sought the advice of three generations of LoNanos for accuracy in period upholstery fabrics. The company specialized in adapting historic fabrics for reuse. This photograph documents the re-upholstery process on The Henry Ford's furniture by the firm.
- Armchair, 1750-1770, Photographed at Ernest LoNano Interiors, New York, 1950-1953 - The firm of Ernest LoNano -- active from 1912 into the 1980s -- was known as the premier re-upholsterers of antique American furniture. Museums from coast to coast sought the advice of three generations of LoNanos for accuracy in period upholstery fabrics. The company specialized in adapting historic fabrics for reuse. This photograph documents the re-upholstery process on The Henry Ford's furniture by the firm.
- 1950-1953
- Collections - Artifact
Armchair, 1750-1770, Photographed at Ernest LoNano Interiors, New York, 1950-1953
The firm of Ernest LoNano -- active from 1912 into the 1980s -- was known as the premier re-upholsterers of antique American furniture. Museums from coast to coast sought the advice of three generations of LoNanos for accuracy in period upholstery fabrics. The company specialized in adapting historic fabrics for reuse. This photograph documents the re-upholstery process on The Henry Ford's furniture by the firm.