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- Shell Product Sample Stand, 1928-1939 - The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity as a national brand in America. Shell marketed everything from gasoline to motor oil to floor wax.
- 1928-1939
- Collections - Artifact
Shell Product Sample Stand, 1928-1939
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity as a national brand in America. Shell marketed everything from gasoline to motor oil to floor wax.
- Frankoma Shell Vase, 1960-1990 -
- 1960-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Frankoma Shell Vase, 1960-1990
- Wyandotte Boat Club "V-8" Rowing Team, July 1934 -
- July 16, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Wyandotte Boat Club "V-8" Rowing Team, July 1934
- Wyandotte Boat Club "V-8" Rowing Team with Racing Shell, July 1934 -
- July 16, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Wyandotte Boat Club "V-8" Rowing Team with Racing Shell, July 1934
- "Sanibel Island, Florida" Souvenir Seashell, 1950-1980 -
- 1950-1980
- Collections - Artifact
"Sanibel Island, Florida" Souvenir Seashell, 1950-1980
- Hallmark "Nutshell Nativity" Christmas Ornament, 1991 - 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.
- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Nutshell Nativity" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Detroit Shell Co. Photograph Album, 1918 - In 1918, several Michigan automakers established the Detroit Shell Company. The new firm acquired the Springfield Body Company's factory and began fulfilling its initial government contract for $30 million worth of wartime munitions. Detroit Shell's officers included president John Kelsey (Kelsey Wheel), vice presidents Harry Jewitt (Paige) and Roscoe Jackson (Hudson), treasurer Edsel Ford (Ford), and secretary J. Walter Drake (Hupp).
- 1918
- Collections - Artifact
Detroit Shell Co. Photograph Album, 1918
In 1918, several Michigan automakers established the Detroit Shell Company. The new firm acquired the Springfield Body Company's factory and began fulfilling its initial government contract for $30 million worth of wartime munitions. Detroit Shell's officers included president John Kelsey (Kelsey Wheel), vice presidents Harry Jewitt (Paige) and Roscoe Jackson (Hudson), treasurer Edsel Ford (Ford), and secretary J. Walter Drake (Hupp).
- Gene's Complete Automotive Service Promotional Giveaway, "Automobile Expense Book with Slide Chart," 1945-1960 - 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.
- 1945-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Gene's Complete Automotive Service Promotional Giveaway, "Automobile Expense Book with Slide Chart," 1945-1960
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.
- "Radio Time Around the World" Wheel Chart Promotional Giveaway, 1929 - Gas station operators and mechanics advertised their services with promotional giveaways. This circa 1929 chart capitalized on the growing popularity of amateur or ham radio. By adjusting the wheel accordingly, a radio operator could determine the current time anywhere in the world. Broadcast AM radios were just making their way into cars at the time too.
- 1929
- Collections - Artifact
"Radio Time Around the World" Wheel Chart Promotional Giveaway, 1929
Gas station operators and mechanics advertised their services with promotional giveaways. This circa 1929 chart capitalized on the growing popularity of amateur or ham radio. By adjusting the wheel accordingly, a radio operator could determine the current time anywhere in the world. Broadcast AM radios were just making their way into cars at the time too.