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- Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, 1872-1880 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. The Singer Sewing Machine Company -- founded when Isaac Singer introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851 -- embraced this method of advertising. The Singer Company produced colorful trade cards, like this one, which informed customers about popular sewing machine.
- 1872-1880
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Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, 1872-1880
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. The Singer Sewing Machine Company -- founded when Isaac Singer introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851 -- embraced this method of advertising. The Singer Company produced colorful trade cards, like this one, which informed customers about popular sewing machine.
- Raymond Massey Viewing the Abraham Lincoln Chair, Then Exhibited in Greenfield Village, November 1943 - Actor Raymond Massey portrayed Abraham Lincoln in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" first as a Broadway play in 1938-39, followed by a 1940 film. The story which traces Lincoln's early life through the 1860 election was written by noted playwright Robert Sherwood, and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1939. In late 1943, Massey toured the Logan County Courthouse where this photograph was taken.
- November 12, 1943
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Raymond Massey Viewing the Abraham Lincoln Chair, Then Exhibited in Greenfield Village, November 1943
Actor Raymond Massey portrayed Abraham Lincoln in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" first as a Broadway play in 1938-39, followed by a 1940 film. The story which traces Lincoln's early life through the 1860 election was written by noted playwright Robert Sherwood, and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1939. In late 1943, Massey toured the Logan County Courthouse where this photograph was taken.
- Historical Presenter with Guests inside the Rosa Parks Bus in Henry Ford Museum, 2006 -
- 2006
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Historical Presenter with Guests inside the Rosa Parks Bus in Henry Ford Museum, 2006
- Pat Paulsen Visiting the "Politics USA" Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, June 13, 1980 - Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. Pat Paulsen, comedian, satirist and perennial presidential candidate, stopped by the "Politics USA" exhibit in 1980.
- June 13, 1980
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Pat Paulsen Visiting the "Politics USA" Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, June 13, 1980
Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. Pat Paulsen, comedian, satirist and perennial presidential candidate, stopped by the "Politics USA" exhibit in 1980.
- "Flirtation," Woman Feeding Bear at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, circa 1917 - Although Yellowstone had been designated a national park to protect its geothermal features and natural wonders, the park bears quickly became one of its primary attractions. Overzealous tourists took to such reckless behavior as feeding them out of their hands. Personal injuries and damage to human property finally led to an intensive bear management program in 1970.
- circa 1917
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"Flirtation," Woman Feeding Bear at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, circa 1917
Although Yellowstone had been designated a national park to protect its geothermal features and natural wonders, the park bears quickly became one of its primary attractions. Overzealous tourists took to such reckless behavior as feeding them out of their hands. Personal injuries and damage to human property finally led to an intensive bear management program in 1970.
- Marcel and Alexina Duchamp Visiting Henry Ford Museum with Mr. and Mrs. Alain Chaillous, December 1, 1961 - Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum over the years. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. In 1961, Marcel Duchamp, the unconventional artist-turned-chess player, came to the museum.
- December 01, 1961
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Marcel and Alexina Duchamp Visiting Henry Ford Museum with Mr. and Mrs. Alain Chaillous, December 1, 1961
Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum over the years. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. In 1961, Marcel Duchamp, the unconventional artist-turned-chess player, came to the museum.
- Children's Museum, Group of Women, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Children's Museum, Group of Women, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- The Village Gatehouse, Entrance to Greenfield Village, July 31, 1934 -
- July 31, 1934
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The Village Gatehouse, Entrance to Greenfield Village, July 31, 1934
- President George Bush Boarding Marine One after Visiting Henry Ford Museum, October 29, 1992 - President George Bush visited Henry Ford Museum during a campaign stop on October 29, 1992. Bush was running for a second term in office. Five days later, he was defeated in his re-election bid by Bill Clinton.
- October 29, 1992
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President George Bush Boarding Marine One after Visiting Henry Ford Museum, October 29, 1992
President George Bush visited Henry Ford Museum during a campaign stop on October 29, 1992. Bush was running for a second term in office. Five days later, he was defeated in his re-election bid by Bill Clinton.
- Dr. Alfred Hertz and Others Visiting 'Roads of the Pacific,' California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - The Ford Exhibit at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition featured "Roads of the Pacific," where visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over realistic reproductions of historic and modern roadways. In this photograph, Dr. Alfred Hertz (next to driver)--whose San Francisco Symphony Orchestra performed many concerts during the exposition--sets out for a tour of Ford's immersive experience.
- 1935
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Dr. Alfred Hertz and Others Visiting 'Roads of the Pacific,' California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
The Ford Exhibit at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition featured "Roads of the Pacific," where visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over realistic reproductions of historic and modern roadways. In this photograph, Dr. Alfred Hertz (next to driver)--whose San Francisco Symphony Orchestra performed many concerts during the exposition--sets out for a tour of Ford's immersive experience.