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- Music Sheet, "Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can't Make Love at Home)," 1919 - By the 1920s, motion pictures became the dominant form of public entertainment--Hollywood and the movie industry reached new heights of popularity. When the first all-talking movies debuted in 1929, attendance nearly doubled. Shown in theaters nationwide, movies created a widely shared experience among moviegoers. Films influenced American culture at all levels, from manners and morals, to speech, fashions, and social and ethical values.
- 1919
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Music Sheet, "Take Your Girlie to the Movies (If You Can't Make Love at Home)," 1919
By the 1920s, motion pictures became the dominant form of public entertainment--Hollywood and the movie industry reached new heights of popularity. When the first all-talking movies debuted in 1929, attendance nearly doubled. Shown in theaters nationwide, movies created a widely shared experience among moviegoers. Films influenced American culture at all levels, from manners and morals, to speech, fashions, and social and ethical values.
- 1932 Ford Roadster - The classic proportions of the 1932 Ford roadster make it a hot rod favorite. Rodders modified these inexpensive vehicles with more modern and powerful engines and parts. Dick Smith of Arizona purchased this hot rod in 1949. From 1954 to 1963, Smith dropped in a 1951 Chrysler V-8 engine and other non-Ford parts making this home-built hot rod his own.
- 1932
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1932 Ford Roadster
The classic proportions of the 1932 Ford roadster make it a hot rod favorite. Rodders modified these inexpensive vehicles with more modern and powerful engines and parts. Dick Smith of Arizona purchased this hot rod in 1949. From 1954 to 1963, Smith dropped in a 1951 Chrysler V-8 engine and other non-Ford parts making this home-built hot rod his own.
- Dior Fashion Design Drawing with Fabric Swatches, Dress "Mois de Mai," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1955
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Dior Fashion Design Drawing with Fabric Swatches, Dress "Mois de Mai," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Design Drawing with Fabric Swatches, Coat "Mois de Mai," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1955
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Dior Fashion Design Drawing with Fabric Swatches, Coat "Mois de Mai," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- "Speed Mechanics" Magazine for March 1953 - Specialty magazines, like this March 1953 issue of <em>Speed Mechanics</em>, helped rodders follow trends, understand technology and learn new techniques.
- March 01, 1953
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"Speed Mechanics" Magazine for March 1953
Specialty magazines, like this March 1953 issue of Speed Mechanics, helped rodders follow trends, understand technology and learn new techniques.
- "Custom Craft" Magazine, April 1960 - Customizers transform lackluster vehicles into distinctive, head-turning standouts. This cover of <em>Custom Craft</em> shows that what is inside is just as important as what is on the outside.
- April 01, 1960
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"Custom Craft" Magazine, April 1960
Customizers transform lackluster vehicles into distinctive, head-turning standouts. This cover of Custom Craft shows that what is inside is just as important as what is on the outside.
- Ford Customer Service "Engine Exchange" Display, August 1933 - In the 1930s, Ford operated an engine exchange program through its dealer network. It kept Ford workers employed during the Depression, and it furthered Henry Ford's personal commitment to reducing waste. Worn engines were sent to the Rouge where parts were repaired or replaced as needed. Ford dealers sold reconditioned four-cylinder and V-8 engines to the public for about $40.
- August 01, 1933
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Ford Customer Service "Engine Exchange" Display, August 1933
In the 1930s, Ford operated an engine exchange program through its dealer network. It kept Ford workers employed during the Depression, and it furthered Henry Ford's personal commitment to reducing waste. Worn engines were sent to the Rouge where parts were repaired or replaced as needed. Ford dealers sold reconditioned four-cylinder and V-8 engines to the public for about $40.
- Toy Coffin with Doll, 1870-1900 - In the late 1800s, children were given toys to help them learn gender-specific roles and the skills they would need as adults. Mourning and funeral practices at this time were elaborate, essential things to learn since the death of a loved one was a relatively common experience. Some parents let their children conduct pretend funerals with dolls and doll-sized coffins.
- 1870-1900
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Toy Coffin with Doll, 1870-1900
In the late 1800s, children were given toys to help them learn gender-specific roles and the skills they would need as adults. Mourning and funeral practices at this time were elaborate, essential things to learn since the death of a loved one was a relatively common experience. Some parents let their children conduct pretend funerals with dolls and doll-sized coffins.
- Lead-Smoothing Paddle Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969 - Brothers Mike and Larry Alexander used this wooden paddle to apply molten lead to car surfaces as part of their custom car business. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- 1957-1969
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Lead-Smoothing Paddle Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969
Brothers Mike and Larry Alexander used this wooden paddle to apply molten lead to car surfaces as part of their custom car business. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- Planishing Hammer Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969 - Brothers Mike and Larry Alexander used this planishing hammer to finish metal details on custom cars. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- 1957-1969
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Planishing Hammer Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969
Brothers Mike and Larry Alexander used this planishing hammer to finish metal details on custom cars. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.