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- Radio Headphones Used by Theodore Haubner While Transmitting the First "SOS" Distress Signal, August 11, 1909 - In 1909, telegraph operator Theodore Haubner sent the first American ship-to-shore wireless distress signal -- SOS. These headphones were part of his wireless equipment. Haubner was aboard the SS <em>Arapahoe</em> off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, when it became disabled.
- August 11, 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Radio Headphones Used by Theodore Haubner While Transmitting the First "SOS" Distress Signal, August 11, 1909
In 1909, telegraph operator Theodore Haubner sent the first American ship-to-shore wireless distress signal -- SOS. These headphones were part of his wireless equipment. Haubner was aboard the SS Arapahoe off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, when it became disabled.
- Sony "Sportsband FM Stereo" Walkman, 1986 -
- 1986
- Collections - Artifact
Sony "Sportsband FM Stereo" Walkman, 1986
- iPod nano MP3 Player & Earbuds, circa 2008 - The iPod Nano is a MP3 digital music player, and is one of the best-selling music players in history. Like transistor radios and Walkmen, iPods provide an affordable way to listen to music on the go. They are excellent examples of convergence media--allowing people to listen to songs, FM radio, podcasts--as well as watch videos and store photos.
- circa 2008
- Collections - Artifact
iPod nano MP3 Player & Earbuds, circa 2008
The iPod Nano is a MP3 digital music player, and is one of the best-selling music players in history. Like transistor radios and Walkmen, iPods provide an affordable way to listen to music on the go. They are excellent examples of convergence media--allowing people to listen to songs, FM radio, podcasts--as well as watch videos and store photos.
- Edisonic Voicewriter Headphones, Model 3, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Edisonic Voicewriter Headphones, Model 3, circa 1960
- Sony Headphones, 1999 -
- 1999
- Collections - Artifact
Sony Headphones, 1999
- Sony Headphones, circa 1993 -
- circa 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Sony Headphones, circa 1993
- Hallmark "Jogging Through the Snow" Christmas Ornament, 1987 - 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.
- 1987
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Jogging Through the Snow" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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.
- Radio Operator at a Typewriter aboard the Ford Motor Company Ship, "Benson Ford," April 1945 - Henry Ford had two freighters built in 1924 and named them after his grandsons -- Henry Ford II and Benson Ford. The ships traveled the Great Lakes, transporting raw materials and finished products to and from Ford's Rouge manufacturing complex. In its early years, the <em>Benson Ford</em> carried a crew of 36 -- officers, engineers, oilers, sailors, cooks, and other specialists.
- April 14, 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Radio Operator at a Typewriter aboard the Ford Motor Company Ship, "Benson Ford," April 1945
Henry Ford had two freighters built in 1924 and named them after his grandsons -- Henry Ford II and Benson Ford. The ships traveled the Great Lakes, transporting raw materials and finished products to and from Ford's Rouge manufacturing complex. In its early years, the Benson Ford carried a crew of 36 -- officers, engineers, oilers, sailors, cooks, and other specialists.
- Set of Headphones, circa 1925 -
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Set of Headphones, circa 1925
- EMPCO Headphone Jack, Type J-102, 1920-1930 -
- 1920-1930
- Collections - Artifact
EMPCO Headphone Jack, Type J-102, 1920-1930