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- "Mowtron Mower" Sign, 1974 - "Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
"Mowtron Mower" Sign, 1974
"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- "Mowtron Mower" Sign, 1974 - "Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
"Mowtron Mower" Sign, 1974
"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1960 Advertisement for the Ford 981 Diesel Tractor and Ford 250 Hay Baler, "Up To 10 Tons Per Hour...That's Making Hay the Ford Way!" -
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
1960 Advertisement for the Ford 981 Diesel Tractor and Ford 250 Hay Baler, "Up To 10 Tons Per Hour...That's Making Hay the Ford Way!"
- Pixar Image Computer II (P-II), circa 1987 - Pixar is celebrated for its animation--but the company's origins began with computer hardware. In 1984, they created the Pixar Imaging Computer (PIC)--a groundbreaking device aimed towards high-end graphics and animation. The PIC was used within medical and scientific industries--and for the iconic ballroom scene in Disney's <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>. This improved PII was released in 1987.
- circa 1987
- Collections - Artifact
Pixar Image Computer II (P-II), circa 1987
Pixar is celebrated for its animation--but the company's origins began with computer hardware. In 1984, they created the Pixar Imaging Computer (PIC)--a groundbreaking device aimed towards high-end graphics and animation. The PIC was used within medical and scientific industries--and for the iconic ballroom scene in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This improved PII was released in 1987.
- Photograph Album of Heinz Company Product Displays and Trade Shows, circa 1923 - Company photograph albums are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H.J. Heinz Company, includes photographs of salesmen at a convention, Heinz tank cars, and many views of grocery store displays.
- circa 1923
- Collections - Artifact
Photograph Album of Heinz Company Product Displays and Trade Shows, circa 1923
Company photograph albums are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H.J. Heinz Company, includes photographs of salesmen at a convention, Heinz tank cars, and many views of grocery store displays.
- Mowtron Mower, Used as a Display Model, 1974 - "Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Mowtron Mower, Used as a Display Model, 1974
"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- Heinz Booth at a Food Show, circa 1925 - The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits typically included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, and pickle-pin souvenirs. This photograph of a Heinz booth from a food show features elaborate product displays and attendants waiting to offer samples.
- circa 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Heinz Booth at a Food Show, circa 1925
The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits typically included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, and pickle-pin souvenirs. This photograph of a Heinz booth from a food show features elaborate product displays and attendants waiting to offer samples.
- Videocassette, circa 1974 - The American Marketing and Sales Company (AMSC) issued this videocassette with a Fairchild projector in 1976. Salesmen used these to explain AMSC's computerized "Mowtron" mower. It ran on gasoline but took direction from an electronic sensory and guidance system -- not a human operator. The film also highlighted safety features, such as sensitized bumpers that stopped the machine when it touched an obstacle.
- circa 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Videocassette, circa 1974
The American Marketing and Sales Company (AMSC) issued this videocassette with a Fairchild projector in 1976. Salesmen used these to explain AMSC's computerized "Mowtron" mower. It ran on gasoline but took direction from an electronic sensory and guidance system -- not a human operator. The film also highlighted safety features, such as sensitized bumpers that stopped the machine when it touched an obstacle.
- Display Stand for a Mowtron Mower, 1974 - "Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Display Stand for a Mowtron Mower, 1974
"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- Circuit Board for a Mowtron Mower, 1974 - "Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Circuit Board for a Mowtron Mower, 1974
"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.