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- Shell "X-100" Keychain, 1934-1939 - The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity as a national brand in America. Shell advertised that its X-100 motor oil left no ashy deposits in an engine's combustion chambers.
- 1934-1939
- Collections - Artifact
Shell "X-100" Keychain, 1934-1939
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity as a national brand in America. Shell advertised that its X-100 motor oil left no ashy deposits in an engine's combustion chambers.
- Dog Puzzle Keychain, circa 1958 - This adorable keychain, intended for children, shows just how creatively plastic has been used in jewelry production. The interlocking elements are artfully arranged in the primary colors of red and yellow, plus green. Children solved the puzzle through trial and error, arranging and rearranging the elements to create a dog shape. Once through, they may have hung house keys on the interlocking chain.
- circa 1958
- Collections - Artifact
Dog Puzzle Keychain, circa 1958
This adorable keychain, intended for children, shows just how creatively plastic has been used in jewelry production. The interlocking elements are artfully arranged in the primary colors of red and yellow, plus green. Children solved the puzzle through trial and error, arranging and rearranging the elements to create a dog shape. Once through, they may have hung house keys on the interlocking chain.
- "Hotel Michael" Key Chain, 2010-2012 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2010-2012
- Collections - Artifact
"Hotel Michael" Key Chain, 2010-2012
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Sunlite Diner Keychain, Sunnyside, Long Island, 1950-1959 - Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- 1950-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Sunlite Diner Keychain, Sunnyside, Long Island, 1950-1959
Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- Red Oak Diner-Restaurant Keychain, Hazlet, New Jersey, 1990-1999 - Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- 1990-1999
- Collections - Artifact
Red Oak Diner-Restaurant Keychain, Hazlet, New Jersey, 1990-1999
Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Key Ring, 1980-1995 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) helped change American attitudes about drunk driving. Formed in 1980, MADD advocates for traffic safety and victim's rights legislation. Their efforts helped push down drunk driving-related traffic deaths. Backers of MADD show their support by using materials, like this keychain, promoting the organization and its mission.
- 1980-1995
- Collections - Artifact
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Key Ring, 1980-1995
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) helped change American attitudes about drunk driving. Formed in 1980, MADD advocates for traffic safety and victim's rights legislation. Their efforts helped push down drunk driving-related traffic deaths. Backers of MADD show their support by using materials, like this keychain, promoting the organization and its mission.
- Display Case Containing Personal Accessories, 1998 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Display Case Containing Personal Accessories, 1998
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- "Resorts World Sentosa" Key Chain, 2010-2012 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2010-2012
- Collections - Artifact
"Resorts World Sentosa" Key Chain, 2010-2012
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Denim Jacket, circa 1968 - Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. They exhibited their Honda-powered racer in car and motorcycle shows, too. Egen decorated this denim jacket with patches and buttons from racing sponsors and events, along with other favorite organizations and causes.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Denim Jacket, circa 1968
Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. They exhibited their Honda-powered racer in car and motorcycle shows, too. Egen decorated this denim jacket with patches and buttons from racing sponsors and events, along with other favorite organizations and causes.
- Toolbox with Hardware and Parts, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder took this toolbox and these spare parts with them on race days.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Toolbox with Hardware and Parts, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder took this toolbox and these spare parts with them on race days.