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- Lunar Capsule and Retrorocket for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft Being Assembled, April 1960 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- April 26, 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Lunar Capsule and Retrorocket for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft Being Assembled, April 1960
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- "Rocket Bank," circa 1951 - In the years before the space race of the late 1950s, many Americans viewed outer space exploration as fantasy and science fiction. Whimsical space toys based on popular movies, radio and television shows, and comics featured futuristic robots, ray guns, and spaceships. This mechanical rocket bank from about 1951 resembles those early comic-book-style space vehicles.
- circa 1951
- Collections - Artifact
"Rocket Bank," circa 1951
In the years before the space race of the late 1950s, many Americans viewed outer space exploration as fantasy and science fiction. Whimsical space toys based on popular movies, radio and television shows, and comics featured futuristic robots, ray guns, and spaceships. This mechanical rocket bank from about 1951 resembles those early comic-book-style space vehicles.
- Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963 - This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- 1957-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963
This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- Hallmark "Here Comes Santa Series: Sleigh X-2000" Christmas Ornament, 2000 - Hallmark's long-running "Here Comes Santa" series featured jolly St. Nick using different forms of transportation. The series began in 1979 depicting Santa driving an antique car. By the time the series ended in 2003, Santa had hopped a ride on a range of vehicles, including a fire truck, golf cart, rocket, snowplow, tractor, trolley, semitruck, and a Soap Box Derby car.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Here Comes Santa Series: Sleigh X-2000" Christmas Ornament, 2000
Hallmark's long-running "Here Comes Santa" series featured jolly St. Nick using different forms of transportation. The series began in 1979 depicting Santa driving an antique car. By the time the series ended in 2003, Santa had hopped a ride on a range of vehicles, including a fire truck, golf cart, rocket, snowplow, tractor, trolley, semitruck, and a Soap Box Derby car.
- 5-4-3-2-1 Blast Off! to More Savings Accounts with the Astro Missile Coin Bank, 1957-1963 - The Astro Missile Coin Bank--one of a series of space-themed banks produced by Astro Manufacturing, Inc.--drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This advertising poster, geared toward bank managers, described the many reasons why offering these mechanical banks to customers and clients provided benefits back to the local bank.
- 1957-1963
- Collections - Artifact
5-4-3-2-1 Blast Off! to More Savings Accounts with the Astro Missile Coin Bank, 1957-1963
The Astro Missile Coin Bank--one of a series of space-themed banks produced by Astro Manufacturing, Inc.--drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This advertising poster, geared toward bank managers, described the many reasons why offering these mechanical banks to customers and clients provided benefits back to the local bank.
- Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963 - This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- 1957-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963
This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.
- Hallmark "MegaRocketron 3000" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2006
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "MegaRocketron 3000" Christmas Ornament, 2006
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Beverly Rushton Holding a Retrorocket for NASA Ranger Spacecraft, 1962 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Beverly Rushton Holding a Retrorocket for NASA Ranger Spacecraft, 1962
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- Brochure, "Missiles and Rockets Astrolog," January 1962 -
- January 01, 1962
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Brochure, "Missiles and Rockets Astrolog," January 1962
- Lunar Capsule and Retrorocket for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft Being Readied for Assembly, January 1962 - Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.
- January 01, 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Lunar Capsule and Retrorocket for NASA Ranger 3 Spacecraft Being Readied for Assembly, January 1962
Ford Motor Company established the core of its aerospace division in 1956. Based in Newport Beach, California, the division and its subsidiaries manufactured satellites, missiles, and defense systems. It also played an important role in developing the Mission Control facility near Houston, Texas, that directed NASA's Gemini and Apollo space missions. Ford sold its aerospace division in 1990.