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- Lincoln Beachey Stunt Flying over San Francisco, California, circa 1915 - Lincoln Beachey is remembered as America's first great stunt flyer. He perfected a series of aerobatic maneuvers -- including spins, dives, spirals, and loops -- and earned fame and fortune by staging heart-stopping exhibition flights for audiences across the country. Beachey died when the wings broke loose from his airplane during a stunt flight over San Francisco Bay in 1915.
- circa 1915
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Lincoln Beachey Stunt Flying over San Francisco, California, circa 1915
Lincoln Beachey is remembered as America's first great stunt flyer. He perfected a series of aerobatic maneuvers -- including spins, dives, spirals, and loops -- and earned fame and fortune by staging heart-stopping exhibition flights for audiences across the country. Beachey died when the wings broke loose from his airplane during a stunt flight over San Francisco Bay in 1915.
- As Safe as a Suspension Bridge, 1919-1920 - Glenn Curtiss, whose airplane business flourished during World War I, established a state-of-the-art research and experimentation facility on Long Island, New York, in 1917. At the Curtiss Engineering Corporation, a handpicked team built, tested, and refined propellers, engines, and airplanes. This brochure claimed a scientific approach made Curtiss airplanes as safe as the more established modes of transportation Americans already trusted.
- 1919-1920
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As Safe as a Suspension Bridge, 1919-1920
Glenn Curtiss, whose airplane business flourished during World War I, established a state-of-the-art research and experimentation facility on Long Island, New York, in 1917. At the Curtiss Engineering Corporation, a handpicked team built, tested, and refined propellers, engines, and airplanes. This brochure claimed a scientific approach made Curtiss airplanes as safe as the more established modes of transportation Americans already trusted.
- Knox Collapsible Cup, 1900-1910 - This "telescoping" or "collapsible" cup was a convenient item for cyclists, motorists, and canoeists. When not in use, it could be collapsed and carried in a pocket. This ingenious cup was produced with different lids, including one depicting bicyclists and labeled "Cyclist's Cup." The "Knox" name on the lid of this cup might refer to the Knox Automobile Company.
- 1900-1910
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Knox Collapsible Cup, 1900-1910
This "telescoping" or "collapsible" cup was a convenient item for cyclists, motorists, and canoeists. When not in use, it could be collapsed and carried in a pocket. This ingenious cup was produced with different lids, including one depicting bicyclists and labeled "Cyclist's Cup." The "Knox" name on the lid of this cup might refer to the Knox Automobile Company.
- Indianapolis 500 Seat Cushion, 1950-1970 - Souvenirs can provide a lifelong remembrance of places and events. Each May, Indianapolis 500 race fans have eagerly purchased souvenirs to use and take home. Checkered flag cushions, like this one from the mid twentieth century, provided a comfortable seat for fans when they were not on their feet cheering on their favorite driver.
- 1950-1970
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Indianapolis 500 Seat Cushion, 1950-1970
Souvenirs can provide a lifelong remembrance of places and events. Each May, Indianapolis 500 race fans have eagerly purchased souvenirs to use and take home. Checkered flag cushions, like this one from the mid twentieth century, provided a comfortable seat for fans when they were not on their feet cheering on their favorite driver.
- Promotional Giveaway, "Automobile Record Book," 1939 - Gas station operators and mechanics advertised their services with promotional giveaways aimed at motorists. Expense books allowed a driver to detail a car's operating costs, while record books provided a place to document both routine maintenance and unexpected repairs. Savings account books could be used to track money stashed in the bank -- perhaps when saving for a new car.
- 1939
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Promotional Giveaway, "Automobile Record Book," 1939
Gas station operators and mechanics advertised their services with promotional giveaways aimed at motorists. Expense books allowed a driver to detail a car's operating costs, while record books provided a place to document both routine maintenance and unexpected repairs. Savings account books could be used to track money stashed in the bank -- perhaps when saving for a new car.
- Promotional Sunglasses, Made for President Gerald Ford's Re-election Campaign, 1976 -
- 1976
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Promotional Sunglasses, Made for President Gerald Ford's Re-election Campaign, 1976
- Promotional Image for Production of "Babes in Toyland," July 7, 1977 -
- July 07, 1977
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Promotional Image for Production of "Babes in Toyland," July 7, 1977
- McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Toys, 1988 - Fast food restaurants often draw on popular culture for their children's meal toys. McDonald's offered this Fraggle Rock Happy Meal premium in 1988. Fraggle Rock -- a children's puppet television program created by Jim Henson in 1983 -- was a raucous, music-filled show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs as they deal with the serious issues of life.
- 1988
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McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Toys, 1988
Fast food restaurants often draw on popular culture for their children's meal toys. McDonald's offered this Fraggle Rock Happy Meal premium in 1988. Fraggle Rock -- a children's puppet television program created by Jim Henson in 1983 -- was a raucous, music-filled show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs as they deal with the serious issues of life.
- Collapsible Cup Set, circa 1920 - Socony Service Stations distributed sets of collapsible cups to travelers. Fitted neatly into a small box, these cups could be stored away easily and used, as described on the box, "For picnics and motoring -- traveling too."
- circa 1920
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Collapsible Cup Set, circa 1920
Socony Service Stations distributed sets of collapsible cups to travelers. Fitted neatly into a small box, these cups could be stored away easily and used, as described on the box, "For picnics and motoring -- traveling too."
- Muppet Christmas Carol Kids' Meal Toys, 1993 -
- 1993
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Muppet Christmas Carol Kids' Meal Toys, 1993