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- "Merchandising Ideas," Instruction Booklet for Heinz Product and Advertising Displays, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1935 - The H.J. Heinz Company's advertising strategy was a recipe for success. Elaborate and creative displays and signage encouraged customers to buy Heinz products. This booklet provided grocers with suggestions for counter, floor, and window displays, explained how to set-up a "Saturday sampling" table, and included an extensive selection of advertising designs available for purchase.
- circa 1935
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"Merchandising Ideas," Instruction Booklet for Heinz Product and Advertising Displays, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1935
The H.J. Heinz Company's advertising strategy was a recipe for success. Elaborate and creative displays and signage encouraged customers to buy Heinz products. This booklet provided grocers with suggestions for counter, floor, and window displays, explained how to set-up a "Saturday sampling" table, and included an extensive selection of advertising designs available for purchase.
- H. J. Heinz Company Employee Sewing Class, 1904 - The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes, such as weaving, cooking, and sewing (seen here).
- 1904
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H. J. Heinz Company Employee Sewing Class, 1904
The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes, such as weaving, cooking, and sewing (seen here).
- Vicarm, Inc. Brochure, "Vicarm Manipulator Systems," 1976 -
- 1976
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Vicarm, Inc. Brochure, "Vicarm Manipulator Systems," 1976
- "Two-Cycle Diesel Engines, Model 71, Description and Operating Manual," 1939 - Introduced in 1938, the two-stroke Detroit Diesel Series 71 engine powered a wide range of equipment including trucks, buses, farm tractors, and stationary generators. The unit was available in two-, three-, four-, six-, eight-, twelve-, sixteen-, and twenty-four-cylinder versions. This operating manual provided detailed instructions and diagrams for running, adjusting, and maintaining Series 71 engines.
- 1939
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"Two-Cycle Diesel Engines, Model 71, Description and Operating Manual," 1939
Introduced in 1938, the two-stroke Detroit Diesel Series 71 engine powered a wide range of equipment including trucks, buses, farm tractors, and stationary generators. The unit was available in two-, three-, four-, six-, eight-, twelve-, sixteen-, and twenty-four-cylinder versions. This operating manual provided detailed instructions and diagrams for running, adjusting, and maintaining Series 71 engines.
- Prodigy Interactive Personal Service Start-up Kit, 1991 - Before the Internet was accessible to the nontechnical public, consumers subscribed to networking services like Prodigy. Along with competitors like CompuServe and America Online, Prodigy promoted the Internet as a tool for information, shopping, and fun. This startup kit included a modem, software, and a free month of access to "a world of continually expanding and updated information and services."
- 1991
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Prodigy Interactive Personal Service Start-up Kit, 1991
Before the Internet was accessible to the nontechnical public, consumers subscribed to networking services like Prodigy. Along with competitors like CompuServe and America Online, Prodigy promoted the Internet as a tool for information, shopping, and fun. This startup kit included a modem, software, and a free month of access to "a world of continually expanding and updated information and services."
- Instructional Material Associated with an Apple Macintosh IIsi Computer, 1991 -
- 1991
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Instructional Material Associated with an Apple Macintosh IIsi Computer, 1991
- Wells, Richardson & Company "Leamon's Genuine Aniline Dyes: Black," 1873-1880 -
- 1873-1880
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Wells, Richardson & Company "Leamon's Genuine Aniline Dyes: Black," 1873-1880
- Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987 - The Nintendo Entertainment System catalyzed the revival of home video game consoles in the United States. While the US was recovering from the "Video Game Crash of 1983," the acclaimed "Famicom" system was released in Japan. When adapted for North American markets as the NES in 1985, sales skyrocketed. Nintendo reinvigorated gaming, establishing rigorous quality standards, game testing, and debugging.
- 1987
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Nintendo Entertainment System, 1987
The Nintendo Entertainment System catalyzed the revival of home video game consoles in the United States. While the US was recovering from the "Video Game Crash of 1983," the acclaimed "Famicom" system was released in Japan. When adapted for North American markets as the NES in 1985, sales skyrocketed. Nintendo reinvigorated gaming, establishing rigorous quality standards, game testing, and debugging.
- Owner's Manual for Electronic Speed Control, 1979 - Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices became available. This manual for a 1979 Speedostat provided installation and operating instructions for the motorist.
- 1979
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Owner's Manual for Electronic Speed Control, 1979
Modern cruise control devices were first offered on high-end automobiles in the late 1950s. Later, aftermarket devices became available. This manual for a 1979 Speedostat provided installation and operating instructions for the motorist.
- "Bosch Arc Light Magneto for Small 4 Cylinder Automobile Motors," circa 1919 - Magnetos served as simple, reliable ignition systems for internal combustion engines in early automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. Modern ignition magnetos are still found in lawn mowers and chainsaws, and aircraft use magnetos as an independent electrical system. Auto manufacturers, however, found other methods to keep engines turning.
- circa 1919
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"Bosch Arc Light Magneto for Small 4 Cylinder Automobile Motors," circa 1919
Magnetos served as simple, reliable ignition systems for internal combustion engines in early automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. Modern ignition magnetos are still found in lawn mowers and chainsaws, and aircraft use magnetos as an independent electrical system. Auto manufacturers, however, found other methods to keep engines turning.