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- Morton Water Softener Salt Sign, 1950-1970 -
- 1950-1970
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Morton Water Softener Salt Sign, 1950-1970
- Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1899 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- 1899
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Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1899
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- Tribune "Blue Streak" Bicycle, Used by Barney Oldfield, 1898 - The sleek, light Tribune "Blue Streak," built by Black Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, was a racing favorite. Charles "Mile-a-Minute" Murphy used a Tribune "Blue Streak" to set the mile speed record in 1899. This 1898 model was used by another cyclist who later became America's first automobile racing hero: Barney Oldfield.
- 1898
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Tribune "Blue Streak" Bicycle, Used by Barney Oldfield, 1898
The sleek, light Tribune "Blue Streak," built by Black Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania, was a racing favorite. Charles "Mile-a-Minute" Murphy used a Tribune "Blue Streak" to set the mile speed record in 1899. This 1898 model was used by another cyclist who later became America's first automobile racing hero: Barney Oldfield.
- Everlast "Forged" Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1936-1950 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1936-1950
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Everlast "Forged" Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1936-1950
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- Spouting Wells, Tarr Farm, Oil Creek, Pennsylvania, 1862 - America's first oil boom was in Pennsylvania. This is the Phillips well operation in Oil Creek, 1862.
- July 18, 1862
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Spouting Wells, Tarr Farm, Oil Creek, Pennsylvania, 1862
America's first oil boom was in Pennsylvania. This is the Phillips well operation in Oil Creek, 1862.
- Racing Suit Worn by Bob Summers While Winning New Land Speed Record, 1965 - Bob Summers of Ontario, California, wore this racing suit when he achieved a new wheel-driven land speed record of 409.277 miles per hour on November 12, 1965. Summers was in Goldenrod, the sleek four-engine car he built with his brother Bill. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
- November 12, 1965
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Racing Suit Worn by Bob Summers While Winning New Land Speed Record, 1965
Bob Summers of Ontario, California, wore this racing suit when he achieved a new wheel-driven land speed record of 409.277 miles per hour on November 12, 1965. Summers was in Goldenrod, the sleek four-engine car he built with his brother Bill. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
- Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Karl Malone" Christmas Ornament, 2000 - 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.
- 2000
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Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Karl Malone" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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.
- Salts, 1840-1860 -
- 1840-1860
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Salts, 1840-1860
- Salt, 1870-1900 - Small, open dishes filled with salt graced Americans' dining tables into the 20th century -- before the introduction of free-flowing salt and the acceptance of shakers. Diners usually found a large master salt near the head of the table or smaller versions closer to their plate. Novelty-shaped, pressed glass salts, like this bird with seed, appeared in the late 1800s.
- 1870-1900
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Salt, 1870-1900
Small, open dishes filled with salt graced Americans' dining tables into the 20th century -- before the introduction of free-flowing salt and the acceptance of shakers. Diners usually found a large master salt near the head of the table or smaller versions closer to their plate. Novelty-shaped, pressed glass salts, like this bird with seed, appeared in the late 1800s.
- Salt, 1815-1830 - Prior to the early 20th century, Americans would have put several small, open dishes filled with salt on their dining tables. These "salts" placed the necessary seasoning within easy reach of family and guests. In the early 1800s, pattern-molded or hand-blown "salts" became affordable to the general public from a growing number of regional American glass factories.
- 1815-1830
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Salt, 1815-1830
Prior to the early 20th century, Americans would have put several small, open dishes filled with salt on their dining tables. These "salts" placed the necessary seasoning within easy reach of family and guests. In the early 1800s, pattern-molded or hand-blown "salts" became affordable to the general public from a growing number of regional American glass factories.