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- "The Bosch Ford Attachments," circa 1914 - Bosch's "Red Devil," created in the early 1900s to promote the company's ignition components, was based on racer Camille Jenatzy. The red-haired Belgian driver was noted for his flamboyant appearance including a pointed beard, flowing duster, and goggles pushed atop his head. Jenatzy's daring driving won the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup race -- with a Bosch ignition system in his car.
- circa 1914
- Collections - Artifact
"The Bosch Ford Attachments," circa 1914
Bosch's "Red Devil," created in the early 1900s to promote the company's ignition components, was based on racer Camille Jenatzy. The red-haired Belgian driver was noted for his flamboyant appearance including a pointed beard, flowing duster, and goggles pushed atop his head. Jenatzy's daring driving won the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup race -- with a Bosch ignition system in his car.
- Menu-Insert Card, "What you've been wishing for! Creamed Chipped Beef on Golden Toast," 1950-1970 - Diner owners provided additional meal options for customers with menu cards like this one. While customers could order from the standard menu, this card's snappy graphics and alluring price offered an easy culinary decision. Owners could also update their specials daily, changing out yesterday's cards for ones touting the meal planned for today.
- 1950-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Menu-Insert Card, "What you've been wishing for! Creamed Chipped Beef on Golden Toast," 1950-1970
Diner owners provided additional meal options for customers with menu cards like this one. While customers could order from the standard menu, this card's snappy graphics and alluring price offered an easy culinary decision. Owners could also update their specials daily, changing out yesterday's cards for ones touting the meal planned for today.
- Hallmark "I Dream of Jeannie: Jeannie" Christmas Ornaments, 2000 - 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.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "I Dream of Jeannie: Jeannie" Christmas Ornaments, 2000
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.
- Pontiac Service Poster, "Our LubeMan is a Genie-Us Get Your Lube-N-Check Today!" April 1959 - Throughout her career, artist Jacqueline Bergey Ward worked for several prominent Detroit-based commercial art studios, where automobile manufacturers and dealerships were significant clients. At Roupp Art Studios in the late 1950s, Ward created posters advertising auto maintenance and repair services -- an important source of revenue for dealers. Bright colors and playful slogans characterized her work.
- April 01, 1959
- Collections - Artifact
Pontiac Service Poster, "Our LubeMan is a Genie-Us Get Your Lube-N-Check Today!" April 1959
Throughout her career, artist Jacqueline Bergey Ward worked for several prominent Detroit-based commercial art studios, where automobile manufacturers and dealerships were significant clients. At Roupp Art Studios in the late 1950s, Ward created posters advertising auto maintenance and repair services -- an important source of revenue for dealers. Bright colors and playful slogans characterized her work.
- Hallmark "Disney's Aladdin: Iago, Abu, and The Genie" Christmas Ornament, 1998 - 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.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Disney's Aladdin: Iago, Abu, and The Genie" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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.
- Galoob "Game Genie" Video Game Enhancer, 1990-1991 -
- 1990-1991
- Collections - Artifact
Galoob "Game Genie" Video Game Enhancer, 1990-1991