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- "Ford Manual for Owners and Operators of Ford Cars," 1914 - As cars became affordable and more people began using them, owners needed to know how to operate them properly. This 1914 manual helped the layperson -- without a mechanical or technical automotive background -- understand and drive the Ford Model T. Ford touted the T's simplicity, but its manual still provided over 140 answers to possible questions owners might have.
- 1914
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"Ford Manual for Owners and Operators of Ford Cars," 1914
As cars became affordable and more people began using them, owners needed to know how to operate them properly. This 1914 manual helped the layperson -- without a mechanical or technical automotive background -- understand and drive the Ford Model T. Ford touted the T's simplicity, but its manual still provided over 140 answers to possible questions owners might have.
- Sony FM-AM Stereo Receiver, 1976 - This device is one part of a component stereo sound system. Component stereos were built up over time through the purchase of individual components that best suited the needs of a user: receiver-amplifiers, tape decks, speakers, turntables, and CD players. This model reflected changing trends in sound reproduction, allowing audiophiles to upgrade outdated or broken components as needed.
- 1976
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Sony FM-AM Stereo Receiver, 1976
This device is one part of a component stereo sound system. Component stereos were built up over time through the purchase of individual components that best suited the needs of a user: receiver-amplifiers, tape decks, speakers, turntables, and CD players. This model reflected changing trends in sound reproduction, allowing audiophiles to upgrade outdated or broken components as needed.
- Instructions for Operating Maytag Multi-Motor Engine, The Maytag Company, circa 1931 -
- circa 1931
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Instructions for Operating Maytag Multi-Motor Engine, The Maytag Company, circa 1931
- Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Power Generator, circa 2010 - People who want to be prepared for disasters and power disruptions-or even for a post-oil society-can buy nonelectric, noncomputerized devices like this emergency radio. The radio is powered by a hand crank and includes a light and a cellphone charger.
- circa 2010
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Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Power Generator, circa 2010
People who want to be prepared for disasters and power disruptions-or even for a post-oil society-can buy nonelectric, noncomputerized devices like this emergency radio. The radio is powered by a hand crank and includes a light and a cellphone charger.
- Brompton Bicycle Owner's Manual, 2007 - Manufactured in the United Kingdom, Brompton bicycles were designed for urban cyclists and commuters. The bikes could be folded into a more compact shape that was easier to carry on the subway or store under a desk at work. This owner's manual includes directions for folding and unfolding the bike, as well as instructions for its care and maintenance.
- 2007
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Brompton Bicycle Owner's Manual, 2007
Manufactured in the United Kingdom, Brompton bicycles were designed for urban cyclists and commuters. The bikes could be folded into a more compact shape that was easier to carry on the subway or store under a desk at work. This owner's manual includes directions for folding and unfolding the bike, as well as instructions for its care and maintenance.
- Hoover 4-Slice Toaster Model 8530 Owner's Manual, 1972 -
- 1972
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Hoover 4-Slice Toaster Model 8530 Owner's Manual, 1972
- Stoelting Company Operating Manual for the Polyscribe Model 22770, circa 1976 - Polygraphs are more popularly known as "lie detector" machines. They measure a person's pulse, breathing rate, perspiration, and blood pressure. Polygraphs convert this data into electronic signals; inking arms output this information onto paper charts. Trained examiners interpret the results, to determine guilt or innocence. The polygraph has been called out as unethical and legally inadmissible in some cases.
- circa 1976
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Stoelting Company Operating Manual for the Polyscribe Model 22770, circa 1976
Polygraphs are more popularly known as "lie detector" machines. They measure a person's pulse, breathing rate, perspiration, and blood pressure. Polygraphs convert this data into electronic signals; inking arms output this information onto paper charts. Trained examiners interpret the results, to determine guilt or innocence. The polygraph has been called out as unethical and legally inadmissible in some cases.
- The Howe Machine Co. Instruction Book for the Howe Sewing Machine, Step Feed, 1871 -
- 1871
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The Howe Machine Co. Instruction Book for the Howe Sewing Machine, Step Feed, 1871
- Easy Fill Teakettle, 2009 - 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.
- 2009
- Collections - Artifact
Easy Fill Teakettle, 2009
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.
- "Rumely Oil Pull Tractor: Instructions For Operating The 16-30," 1917 -
- 1917
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"Rumely Oil Pull Tractor: Instructions For Operating The 16-30," 1917