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- Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 1928 - After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- September 26, 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 1928
After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- Diorama Featuring Seven Stages of the Cross, Gift to Henry Ford, 1940 - Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. An employee of the Ford Engineering Laboratory put his fabrication and organization skills to a different use in this unique diorama.
- 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Diorama Featuring Seven Stages of the Cross, Gift to Henry Ford, 1940
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. An employee of the Ford Engineering Laboratory put his fabrication and organization skills to a different use in this unique diorama.
- Hallmark "The Gift Bringers Series: St. Lucia" 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 "The Gift Bringers Series: St. Lucia" 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.
- Finial, Presented to Thomas Leighton of New England Glass Company, 1846-1849 -
- 1846-1849
- Collections - Artifact
Finial, Presented to Thomas Leighton of New England Glass Company, 1846-1849
- Cameo Portrait of Henry Ford in Presentation Case, 1920-1940 - Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. Like many of the gifts to Henry Ford that found their way to Fair Lane, little is known about the Italian artist who created this. But the exquisite workmanship of this artifact speaks for itself.
- 1920-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Cameo Portrait of Henry Ford in Presentation Case, 1920-1940
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. Like many of the gifts to Henry Ford that found their way to Fair Lane, little is known about the Italian artist who created this. But the exquisite workmanship of this artifact speaks for itself.
- Tapestry Portrait, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940 - Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps the creator of this portrait was a satisfied Ford owner who used his own expertise to create this special memento.
- 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Tapestry Portrait, Gift to Henry Ford, 1920-1940
Over the years, Henry Ford received hundreds of gifts from people who felt a connection with the automotive entrepreneur. For many, he was "one of them," someone who also just happened to become a great industrialist. Perhaps the creator of this portrait was a satisfied Ford owner who used his own expertise to create this special memento.
- Portrait Plate, Presented to Henry Ford, 1930 - Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. This portrait plate was commissioned by an Italian Ford dealer; all he asked for in exchange for this amazing piece of ceramic art was that an autographed photograph of Henry Ford be sent to the artist.
- 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait Plate, Presented to Henry Ford, 1930
Henry Ford's corporate family was generous when it came to acknowledging their leader's enterprising and innovative strides forward. This portrait plate was commissioned by an Italian Ford dealer; all he asked for in exchange for this amazing piece of ceramic art was that an autographed photograph of Henry Ford be sent to the artist.
- Sears Catalog, "Wish Book for the 1979 Holiday Season" - <em>Star Wars</em> toys and electronic games filled the pages of the 1979 Sears Wish Book. Of special interest to <em>Star Wars</em> fans was the Boba Fett figure available on page 619. The character's big-screen debut came in the 1980 movie <em>The Empire Strikes Back</em>. His Wish Book appearance offered a small preview of the much-anticipated sequel.
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
Sears Catalog, "Wish Book for the 1979 Holiday Season"
Star Wars toys and electronic games filled the pages of the 1979 Sears Wish Book. Of special interest to Star Wars fans was the Boba Fett figure available on page 619. The character's big-screen debut came in the 1980 movie The Empire Strikes Back. His Wish Book appearance offered a small preview of the much-anticipated sequel.
- Bedcover with V-8 Symbol, Gift to Henry Ford, 1930-1940 - For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motifs often represented Ford products.
- 1930-1940
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Bedcover with V-8 Symbol, Gift to Henry Ford, 1930-1940
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motifs often represented Ford products.
- Dr. Donald Shelley and Frank Caddy Present a Watch to Gus Munchow at His Retirement Party, October 1973 - Gustav Munchow became the gardener at Henry and Clara Ford's Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan, around 1930, after emigrating from Germany. Soon after, Henry asked him to landscape the gardens of the Cotswold Cottage, an English cottage Ford had recently moved to Greenfield Village. Munchow's work impressed the Fords. Munchow later led the grounds and maintenance departments for the Museum and Greenfield Village.
- October 01, 1973
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Dr. Donald Shelley and Frank Caddy Present a Watch to Gus Munchow at His Retirement Party, October 1973
Gustav Munchow became the gardener at Henry and Clara Ford's Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan, around 1930, after emigrating from Germany. Soon after, Henry asked him to landscape the gardens of the Cotswold Cottage, an English cottage Ford had recently moved to Greenfield Village. Munchow's work impressed the Fords. Munchow later led the grounds and maintenance departments for the Museum and Greenfield Village.