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- Dr. Vladimir Zworykin Showing Donald Shelley a Portable Television Camera, Dearborn, Michigan, 1958 -
- April 30, 1958
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Dr. Vladimir Zworykin Showing Donald Shelley a Portable Television Camera, Dearborn, Michigan, 1958
- Symphonic Black and White 3" Television Receiver, Model TPS-5011 "MINNI," 1967 -
- 1967
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Symphonic Black and White 3" Television Receiver, Model TPS-5011 "MINNI," 1967
- Shortwave and Television Corporation 3" Mechanical Tabletop Television Receiver, 1930 - Hollis Baird I (1905-1990) was a mechanical television inventor and entrepreneur. In 1928 he helped found Shortwave and Television Laboratory, which sold radios and mechanical televisions and, beginning in April 1929, operated Boston's second experimental television station, W1WX/W1XAV. This Model 26/36 was sold as a kit or as a finished set; it would also have been connected to a radio receiver. Viewers watched speeches and musical programs through a 3" screen.
- 1930
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Shortwave and Television Corporation 3" Mechanical Tabletop Television Receiver, 1930
Hollis Baird I (1905-1990) was a mechanical television inventor and entrepreneur. In 1928 he helped found Shortwave and Television Laboratory, which sold radios and mechanical televisions and, beginning in April 1929, operated Boston's second experimental television station, W1WX/W1XAV. This Model 26/36 was sold as a kit or as a finished set; it would also have been connected to a radio receiver. Viewers watched speeches and musical programs through a 3" screen.
- RCA-Victor Console Television Receiver, 1948 - This television was at the top of R.C.A.'s 1949 line. It sports a 16 inch screen described as "America's Sweet 16" in the company's advertising, when the standard screen was only 10 inches. Most importantly, the case could blend into the owner's Queen Anne style decor, with its hand rubbed walnut or mahogany finish. This model was also offered in Federal and Modern style cabinets.
- 1948
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RCA-Victor Console Television Receiver, 1948
This television was at the top of R.C.A.'s 1949 line. It sports a 16 inch screen described as "America's Sweet 16" in the company's advertising, when the standard screen was only 10 inches. Most importantly, the case could blend into the owner's Queen Anne style decor, with its hand rubbed walnut or mahogany finish. This model was also offered in Federal and Modern style cabinets.
- Hallmark "Video Party" Christmas Ornament, 1996 - 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.
- 1996
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Hallmark "Video Party" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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 "Special Dog Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2003 - 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.
- 2003
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Hallmark "Special Dog Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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 "Howdy Doody" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - 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.
- 1997
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Hallmark "Howdy Doody" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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.
- Home Television Broadcast of NASA's Apollo 11 Moon Landing, July 20, 1969 - NASA's Apollo lunar missions captivated audiences watching the live events on their home televisions. When video recording technology was not widely available, people captured the events with what was available - the family camera. These images document many layers of technology, which united to make the missions possible. They also capture public fascination and desire to commemorate one's place in historical moments.
- July 20, 1969
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Home Television Broadcast of NASA's Apollo 11 Moon Landing, July 20, 1969
NASA's Apollo lunar missions captivated audiences watching the live events on their home televisions. When video recording technology was not widely available, people captured the events with what was available - the family camera. These images document many layers of technology, which united to make the missions possible. They also capture public fascination and desire to commemorate one's place in historical moments.
- Home Television Broadcast of NASA's Apollo 11 Moon Landing, July 20, 1969 - NASA's Apollo lunar missions captivated audiences watching the live events on their home televisions. When video recording technology was not widely available, people captured the events with what was available - the family camera. These images document many layers of technology, which united to make the missions possible. They also capture public fascination and desire to commemorate one's place in historical moments.
- July 20, 1969
- Collections - Artifact
Home Television Broadcast of NASA's Apollo 11 Moon Landing, July 20, 1969
NASA's Apollo lunar missions captivated audiences watching the live events on their home televisions. When video recording technology was not widely available, people captured the events with what was available - the family camera. These images document many layers of technology, which united to make the missions possible. They also capture public fascination and desire to commemorate one's place in historical moments.
- "Firestone Tires and Extra Value Merchandise with Lots of Suggestions for Christmas Gifts," 1951 - You could buy more than tires and automotive supplies from Firestone in the 1950s. This 1951 catalog contains a range of merchandise. Inside parents could find appliances and other household goods. Children could page through the toy section -- creating a Christmas wish list -- or imagine themselves riding a stylish new bike.
- 1951
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"Firestone Tires and Extra Value Merchandise with Lots of Suggestions for Christmas Gifts," 1951
You could buy more than tires and automotive supplies from Firestone in the 1950s. This 1951 catalog contains a range of merchandise. Inside parents could find appliances and other household goods. Children could page through the toy section -- creating a Christmas wish list -- or imagine themselves riding a stylish new bike.