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- Cancelled Requisition Form for Hoyt Elec Inst Works, Concord, New Hampshire, November 15, 1919 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- November 15, 1919
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Cancelled Requisition Form for Hoyt Elec Inst Works, Concord, New Hampshire, November 15, 1919
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- Cancelled Requisition Form for Chas A. Fox, Raymond, New Hampshire, August 1, 1917 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- August 01, 1917
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Cancelled Requisition Form for Chas A. Fox, Raymond, New Hampshire, August 1, 1917
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Preston Auto Co., Dover, New Hampshire, August 26, 1921 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- August 26, 1921
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Cancelled Ford Sales Agreement for Preston Auto Co., Dover, New Hampshire, August 26, 1921
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- Postcard, Boy Playing with Puppies, 1908 - Depictions of dogs and puppies often appeared in art and folk art in the United States. Inexpensive lithograph prints made in the mid-19th century emphasized people's relationship with dogs. Starting in the late 1890s picture postcards included these types of popular illustrations of dogs. Sending colorful postcards through the U.S. mail continued to be widespread well into the 1910s.
- April 10, 1908
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Postcard, Boy Playing with Puppies, 1908
Depictions of dogs and puppies often appeared in art and folk art in the United States. Inexpensive lithograph prints made in the mid-19th century emphasized people's relationship with dogs. Starting in the late 1890s picture postcards included these types of popular illustrations of dogs. Sending colorful postcards through the U.S. mail continued to be widespread well into the 1910s.
- Shelf Clock By John Winkley, 1787-1792 -
- 1787-1792
- Collections - Artifact
Shelf Clock By John Winkley, 1787-1792
- Manchester Locomotive Works, Manchester, New Hampshire, circa 1860 - The 4-4-0 American-type locomotive <em>A.M. Ramsdell</em> was photographed fresh from the shops of the Manchester Locomotive Works. Lavish decorations were typical on mid-1800s locomotives. Manufacturers and operators took pride in their engines as symbols of industry and progress. The Manchester Locomotive Works merged into the American Locomotive Company in 1901.
- circa 1860
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Manchester Locomotive Works, Manchester, New Hampshire, circa 1860
The 4-4-0 American-type locomotive A.M. Ramsdell was photographed fresh from the shops of the Manchester Locomotive Works. Lavish decorations were typical on mid-1800s locomotives. Manufacturers and operators took pride in their engines as symbols of industry and progress. The Manchester Locomotive Works merged into the American Locomotive Company in 1901.
- Shipping Box for Tobacco, 1880-1920 - Workers at Will Currier's shoe shop in Newton, New Hampshire, used a variety of tools, fasteners and bits of leather, wood, and metal to make shoes. Small wooden boxes, like this one, helped organize the shop and kept needed material close at hand.
- 1880-1920
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Shipping Box for Tobacco, 1880-1920
Workers at Will Currier's shoe shop in Newton, New Hampshire, used a variety of tools, fasteners and bits of leather, wood, and metal to make shoes. Small wooden boxes, like this one, helped organize the shop and kept needed material close at hand.
- "Will the Segway Ever Catch On?" Clip from Interview with Dean Kamen, 2008 - Inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen owns a private island in Long Island Sound. This self-proclaimed lord of North Dumpling Island has created a completely self-sufficient home powered by a combination of solar and wind technology. Dean Kamen has dedicated his life to improving humanity through technology and engineering. Inventing products since an early age, he has designed everything from medical devices to robots. Kamen is best known for his creation of the human transportation vehicle, the Segway.
- December 03, 2008
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"Will the Segway Ever Catch On?" Clip from Interview with Dean Kamen, 2008
Inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen owns a private island in Long Island Sound. This self-proclaimed lord of North Dumpling Island has created a completely self-sufficient home powered by a combination of solar and wind technology. Dean Kamen has dedicated his life to improving humanity through technology and engineering. Inventing products since an early age, he has designed everything from medical devices to robots. Kamen is best known for his creation of the human transportation vehicle, the Segway.
- United Shoe Machinery Corporation Fasteners in Box, 1880-1920 - Workers at Will Currier's shoe shop in Newton, New Hampshire, used a variety of tools, fasteners and bits of leather, wood, and metal to make shoes. Small wooden boxes, like this one, helped organize the shop and kept needed material close at hand.
- 1899-1920
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United Shoe Machinery Corporation Fasteners in Box, 1880-1920
Workers at Will Currier's shoe shop in Newton, New Hampshire, used a variety of tools, fasteners and bits of leather, wood, and metal to make shoes. Small wooden boxes, like this one, helped organize the shop and kept needed material close at hand.
- Detail of Windows in Tumble Inn Diner, Claremont, New Hampshire -
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Detail of Windows in Tumble Inn Diner, Claremont, New Hampshire