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- Gloves Worn By Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1940-1960 -

- 1940-1960
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Gloves Worn By Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1940-1960
- Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971 - Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.

- 1971
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Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971
Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.
- Larkin Company Catalog, "Stylish Wearing Apparel Given as Premiums with the Larkin Products," Spring/Summer 1908 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.

- 1908
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Larkin Company Catalog, "Stylish Wearing Apparel Given as Premiums with the Larkin Products," Spring/Summer 1908
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- Hallmark "Catch the Spirit" Christmas Ornament, 1995 - 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.

- 1995
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Hallmark "Catch the Spirit" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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.
- Ford Work Gloves - Ford Motor Company's famous blue oval logo has appeared on countless items of clothing over the years -- shirts, shorts, hats, socks, and just about everything else imaginable. These gloves are different. They aren't meant to showcase an enthusiast's loyalty to the brand. They are heavy-duty work gloves that subtly promoted Ford tractors and farm equipment.

- Collections - Artifact
Ford Work Gloves
Ford Motor Company's famous blue oval logo has appeared on countless items of clothing over the years -- shirts, shorts, hats, socks, and just about everything else imaginable. These gloves are different. They aren't meant to showcase an enthusiast's loyalty to the brand. They are heavy-duty work gloves that subtly promoted Ford tractors and farm equipment.
- Driving Glove Worn by Lyn St. James, circa 1986 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. This driving glove was part of her racing gear used in the mid-1980s.

- circa 1986
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Driving Glove Worn by Lyn St. James, circa 1986
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. This driving glove was part of her racing gear used in the mid-1980s.
- Women's Gloves, 1960-1961 -

- 1960-1961
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Gloves, 1960-1961
- Consolidated Plastics Company Catalog, "Industrial and Laboratory Plastics," 1993 -

- 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Consolidated Plastics Company Catalog, "Industrial and Laboratory Plastics," 1993
- Racing Glove Worn by Janet Guthrie during the 1977 Indy 500 - Janet Guthrie broke one of auto racing's highest glass ceilings in 1977 when she became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Guthrie wore this glove in that race. Engine problems held her back to finish in 29th position. Guthrie raced again at Indy in 1978 and 1979. She also competed in 33 NASCAR races over four seasons.

- May 29, 1977
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Racing Glove Worn by Janet Guthrie during the 1977 Indy 500
Janet Guthrie broke one of auto racing's highest glass ceilings in 1977 when she became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Guthrie wore this glove in that race. Engine problems held her back to finish in 29th position. Guthrie raced again at Indy in 1978 and 1979. She also competed in 33 NASCAR races over four seasons.
- Larkin Company Trade Catalog, "The Larkin Idea," June 1906 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.

- June 01, 1906
- Collections - Artifact
Larkin Company Trade Catalog, "The Larkin Idea," June 1906
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.