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- Pocket Ruler, 1970-1990 - A pocket ruler was a standard tool of the trade for automotive service write-up managers and technicians. This six-inch scale pocket ruler was handy for measuring linkage adjustments, clutch pedal adjustment, or the length of a bolt.
- 1970-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Pocket Ruler, 1970-1990
A pocket ruler was a standard tool of the trade for automotive service write-up managers and technicians. This six-inch scale pocket ruler was handy for measuring linkage adjustments, clutch pedal adjustment, or the length of a bolt.
- Prest-O-Lite Folding Ruler, 1910-1920 - Formed in 1904, the Prest-O-Lite Company of Indianapolis manufactured automobile headlamps fueled by acetylene gas. The gas was supplied from a reusable tank mounted on a car's running board. Prest-O-Tire, advertised on this folding ruler, was another of the company's products. It consisted of a canister of compressed carbonic gas that could quickly inflate a tire.
- 1910-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Prest-O-Lite Folding Ruler, 1910-1920
Formed in 1904, the Prest-O-Lite Company of Indianapolis manufactured automobile headlamps fueled by acetylene gas. The gas was supplied from a reusable tank mounted on a car's running board. Prest-O-Tire, advertised on this folding ruler, was another of the company's products. It consisted of a canister of compressed carbonic gas that could quickly inflate a tire.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Calipers and Rulers, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Calipers and Rulers, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- Presidents of the United States Ruler, 2009 - This souvenir ruler provides a glimpse of the continuity and change in our American democracy. The list of presidents and their terms of service documents the unbroken line of peaceful transitions that began over two-hundred years ago; while the image of our 44th President points to the country's growing cultural diversity. How do you think our democracy has measured up?
- 2009
- Collections - Artifact
Presidents of the United States Ruler, 2009
This souvenir ruler provides a glimpse of the continuity and change in our American democracy. The list of presidents and their terms of service documents the unbroken line of peaceful transitions that began over two-hundred years ago; while the image of our 44th President points to the country's growing cultural diversity. How do you think our democracy has measured up?
- Hallmark "Teachers Rule!" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - 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.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Teachers Rule!" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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.
- Hallmark "School Days Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2004 - 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.
- 2004
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "School Days Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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.
- Shaver Carriage Co. Ruler, 1910-1920 -
- 1910-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Shaver Carriage Co. Ruler, 1910-1920
- McDonald's "The Magic School Bus" Ruler and Game, 1994 - McDonald's Happy Meals include toys that draw from popular culture. <em>The Magic School Bus</em>, a popular children's educational show that ran from 1994 to 1997, featured the zany Ms. Frizzle and her students going on field trips in their magic bus, which on this ruler and tracing toy has transformed into a spaceship for solar system-themed fun.
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
McDonald's "The Magic School Bus" Ruler and Game, 1994
McDonald's Happy Meals include toys that draw from popular culture. The Magic School Bus, a popular children's educational show that ran from 1994 to 1997, featured the zany Ms. Frizzle and her students going on field trips in their magic bus, which on this ruler and tracing toy has transformed into a spaceship for solar system-themed fun.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Snips, Planes, Plumb Bobs and Measuring Tools, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Snips, Planes, Plumb Bobs and Measuring Tools, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Wood Chisels and Folding Rulers, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Wood Chisels and Folding Rulers, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.