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- Weaving Shop in Greenfield Village, September 2007 -
- September 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Weaving Shop in Greenfield Village, September 2007
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Fine Mouche," 1953-1954 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Fine Mouche," 1953-1954
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Bobby," 1953-1954 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Bobby," 1953-1954
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- "Willard Wins in 26th Round -- Knockout," April 5, 1915 - In a 1915 fight in Cuba, Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson and became the new heavyweight boxing champion. The two men, in fighting stance, are depicted in this composite photograph. Another image illustrates Willard's 83-inch reach. At 6 feet, 6 inches (and a quarter), he was one of the tallest heavyweight champions in history.
- April 05, 1915
- Collections - Artifact
"Willard Wins in 26th Round -- Knockout," April 5, 1915
In a 1915 fight in Cuba, Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson and became the new heavyweight boxing champion. The two men, in fighting stance, are depicted in this composite photograph. Another image illustrates Willard's 83-inch reach. At 6 feet, 6 inches (and a quarter), he was one of the tallest heavyweight champions in history.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Ritz," 1964 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Ritz," 1964
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Biarritz," 1964 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Biarritz," 1964
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Porcelaine," 1964 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Porcelaine," 1964
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Bonne Conduito," 1953 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Bonne Conduito," 1953
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for R.M. Gifford and Company, Seneca Falls, New York, March 22, 1921 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- March 22, 1921
- Collections - Artifact
Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for R.M. Gifford and Company, Seneca Falls, New York, March 22, 1921
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- World Tournament of Historic Baseball in Greenfield Village, August 2007 - In August, baseball players from throughout the Midwest gather at Greenfield Village to participate in the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball. The games commemorate Detroit's 1867 World Base Ball Tournament, and players and umpires use period-inspired uniforms and equipment and follow the game's rule from the original tournament. This image shows one of the scenes from the tournament in 2007.
- August 01, 2007
- Collections - Artifact
World Tournament of Historic Baseball in Greenfield Village, August 2007
In August, baseball players from throughout the Midwest gather at Greenfield Village to participate in the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball. The games commemorate Detroit's 1867 World Base Ball Tournament, and players and umpires use period-inspired uniforms and equipment and follow the game's rule from the original tournament. This image shows one of the scenes from the tournament in 2007.