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- "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," 1954 - Robert Chesley Osborn (1904-1994) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and created the military misfit, Dilbert, who always violated safety rules. His satirical political cartoons -- found on the pages of <em>LIFE</em>, <em>Fortune</em>, <em>Look</em>, and other national magazines -- featured Presidents and members of Congress. Osborn also designed humorous Christmas cards like this one.
- 1954
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"A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," 1954
Robert Chesley Osborn (1904-1994) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and created the military misfit, Dilbert, who always violated safety rules. His satirical political cartoons -- found on the pages of LIFE, Fortune, Look, and other national magazines -- featured Presidents and members of Congress. Osborn also designed humorous Christmas cards like this one.
- Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Visiting Henry Ford Museum, December 1969 - Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. Actors, authors, athletes, artists, politicians, and business leaders have passed through the entrance gates to tour the exhibits. The institution's photographer took photographs if the celebrity allowed. Peggy Fleming, three-time World Champion and 1968 Winter Olympics gold medalist in Figure Skating, posed for this picture when she visited in 1969.
- December 03, 1969
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Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Visiting Henry Ford Museum, December 1969
Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. Actors, authors, athletes, artists, politicians, and business leaders have passed through the entrance gates to tour the exhibits. The institution's photographer took photographs if the celebrity allowed. Peggy Fleming, three-time World Champion and 1968 Winter Olympics gold medalist in Figure Skating, posed for this picture when she visited in 1969.
- Comic Valentine, "A Beau on the Ice You Will Never Entice," circa 1895 - From the 1840s into the early 1900s, some people sent inexpensive Valentine's Day greetings that chided, warned, or insulted the recipient. An exaggerated, often garish cartoon and short verse described and dismissed someone's looks, intelligence, personality, or behavior. Within the atmosphere of a festive holiday, under the cover of humor, these "vinegar valentines" were acceptable critiques of behaviors that deviated from social norms.
- circa 1895
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Comic Valentine, "A Beau on the Ice You Will Never Entice," circa 1895
From the 1840s into the early 1900s, some people sent inexpensive Valentine's Day greetings that chided, warned, or insulted the recipient. An exaggerated, often garish cartoon and short verse described and dismissed someone's looks, intelligence, personality, or behavior. Within the atmosphere of a festive holiday, under the cover of humor, these "vinegar valentines" were acceptable critiques of behaviors that deviated from social norms.
- Champion Skater and Ford Employee Charley Buckenberger, August 1944 - Charley Buckenberger (1923-2014) worked at Ford Motor Company in yard maintenance at the Rouge plant. According to his file, he was a notable ice- and roller-skater. Ford regularly featured workers, such as Buckenberger, and touted their activities and interests in factory and company newspapers.
- August 03, 1944
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Champion Skater and Ford Employee Charley Buckenberger, August 1944
Charley Buckenberger (1923-2014) worked at Ford Motor Company in yard maintenance at the Rouge plant. According to his file, he was a notable ice- and roller-skater. Ford regularly featured workers, such as Buckenberger, and touted their activities and interests in factory and company newspapers.
- Hallmark "Elegance on Ice" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - 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.
- 1997
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Hallmark "Elegance on Ice" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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.
- Sonja Henie Ice Skating, circa 1940 -
- circa 1940
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Sonja Henie Ice Skating, circa 1940
- Ford Employee and Champion Speed Skater Vince Bozich, August 1944 - Vincent Bozich (1916-1981) was a champion speed skater in the 1930s and 40s. He attended the Ford Trade School at the age of 13, and later worked for Ford Motor Company. Ford regularly featured workers, such as Bozich, and touted their activities and interests in factory and company newspapers.
- August 03, 1944
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Ford Employee and Champion Speed Skater Vince Bozich, August 1944
Vincent Bozich (1916-1981) was a champion speed skater in the 1930s and 40s. He attended the Ford Trade School at the age of 13, and later worked for Ford Motor Company. Ford regularly featured workers, such as Bozich, and touted their activities and interests in factory and company newspapers.
- Hallmark "Kristi Yamaguchi" Christmas Ornament, 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
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Hallmark "Kristi Yamaguchi" Christmas Ornament, 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.
- Hallmark "Peggy Fleming" Christmas Ornament, 2001 - 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.
- 1968
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Hallmark "Peggy Fleming" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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.
- "Rink Waltz," 1868 - Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Many indoor rinks opened across the United States, offering skating with live musical accompaniment. This song was written and published in Detroit in 1868, with cover illustrations of the interior and exterior of the Detroit Skating Rink, which opened in 1866.
- 1868
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"Rink Waltz," 1868
Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Many indoor rinks opened across the United States, offering skating with live musical accompaniment. This song was written and published in Detroit in 1868, with cover illustrations of the interior and exterior of the Detroit Skating Rink, which opened in 1866.