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- Photograph Album, 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race - The Vanderbilt Cup, held on New York's Long Island from 1904 to 1910, was America's first internationally prominent automobile race. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., a wealthy railroad heir, organized the competition over public roads. European cars dominated the event's first years. This photo album documents the 1904 race, won by American driver George Heath in a French-built Panhard.
- 1904
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Photograph Album, 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
The Vanderbilt Cup, held on New York's Long Island from 1904 to 1910, was America's first internationally prominent automobile race. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., a wealthy railroad heir, organized the competition over public roads. European cars dominated the event's first years. This photo album documents the 1904 race, won by American driver George Heath in a French-built Panhard.
- Vanderbilt Cup Race Lapel Pin, 1908 - William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., launched America's first great automobile race, the Vanderbilt Cup, in 1904. Top American and European drivers and cars came to Long Island, New York, for the annual event. After three consecutive victories by French cars, an American-built Locomobile won in 1908. Driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge earned the prize with their car "Old 16."
- October 24, 1908
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Vanderbilt Cup Race Lapel Pin, 1908
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., launched America's first great automobile race, the Vanderbilt Cup, in 1904. Top American and European drivers and cars came to Long Island, New York, for the annual event. After three consecutive victories by French cars, an American-built Locomobile won in 1908. Driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge earned the prize with their car "Old 16."
- Knox Collapsible Cup, 1900-1910 - This "telescoping" or "collapsible" cup was a convenient item for cyclists, motorists, and canoeists. When not in use, it could be collapsed and carried in a pocket. This ingenious cup was produced with different lids, including one depicting bicyclists and labeled "Cyclist's Cup." The "Knox" name on the lid of this cup might refer to the Knox Automobile Company.
- 1900-1910
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Knox Collapsible Cup, 1900-1910
This "telescoping" or "collapsible" cup was a convenient item for cyclists, motorists, and canoeists. When not in use, it could be collapsed and carried in a pocket. This ingenious cup was produced with different lids, including one depicting bicyclists and labeled "Cyclist's Cup." The "Knox" name on the lid of this cup might refer to the Knox Automobile Company.
- "Cup O' Joe" Biden Campaign Mug, 2020 - Joe Biden's aviator sunglasses became a common graphic on both official and unofficial campaign merchandise, reflecting a more casual, "everyman" view of the presidential hopeful. The official campaign produced this mug, choosing to play off his name and featuring the "Joe" logo used on other merchandise.
- 2020
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"Cup O' Joe" Biden Campaign Mug, 2020
Joe Biden's aviator sunglasses became a common graphic on both official and unofficial campaign merchandise, reflecting a more casual, "everyman" view of the presidential hopeful. The official campaign produced this mug, choosing to play off his name and featuring the "Joe" logo used on other merchandise.
- "Nope" Mug, 2019-2020 -
- 2019-2020
- Collections - Artifact
"Nope" Mug, 2019-2020
- J. E. Lonergan Company Lubricator Cup, 1880-1890 -
- 1880-1890
- Collections - Artifact
J. E. Lonergan Company Lubricator Cup, 1880-1890
- Lubricator Cup -
- Collections - Artifact
Lubricator Cup
- Toy Cups, 1830-1845 -
- 1830-1845
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Toy Cups, 1830-1845
- Cup Plate, 1843 - Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.
- 1843
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Cup Plate, 1843
Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.
- Cup Plate, 1825-1860 - Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.
- 1825-1860
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Cup Plate, 1825-1860
Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.