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- Mitchell's Map of Michigan, 1850 - This map shows Michigan in 1850, some 13 years after it achieved statehood. Cities were still largely confined to the southern Lower Peninsula. The map also includes major rivers and the state's emerging railroad network. The latter was dominated by the Michigan Central Railroad, running west from Detroit toward Chicago via Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo.
- 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Mitchell's Map of Michigan, 1850
This map shows Michigan in 1850, some 13 years after it achieved statehood. Cities were still largely confined to the southern Lower Peninsula. The map also includes major rivers and the state's emerging railroad network. The latter was dominated by the Michigan Central Railroad, running west from Detroit toward Chicago via Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo.
- Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" Christmas Ornament, 1989 - Hallmark Cards Inc. reproduced two <em>Saturday Evening Post</em> covers by Norman Rockwell for this 1989 Christmas ornament. The scenes depict a holiday favorite--Santa Claus. Originally created in 1926 and 1935, both attest to the longevity and popularity of Rockwell's images.
- 1989
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" Christmas Ornament, 1989
Hallmark Cards Inc. reproduced two Saturday Evening Post covers by Norman Rockwell for this 1989 Christmas ornament. The scenes depict a holiday favorite--Santa Claus. Originally created in 1926 and 1935, both attest to the longevity and popularity of Rockwell's images.
- Briarcliff Trophy Road-Race, New York, 1934 - Bill Mitchell joined General Motors' Art and Colour Section in 1935 and served as GM's head of design from 1958 to 1977. His many successes included the 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special, the 1963 Buick Riviera, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. Mitchell, a lifelong racing enthusiast, collected this program from a race held the year before he started at GM.
- November 11, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Briarcliff Trophy Road-Race, New York, 1934
Bill Mitchell joined General Motors' Art and Colour Section in 1935 and served as GM's head of design from 1958 to 1977. His many successes included the 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special, the 1963 Buick Riviera, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. Mitchell, a lifelong racing enthusiast, collected this program from a race held the year before he started at GM.
- Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" Christmas Ornament, 1990 - 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.
- 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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.