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- Stover Windmill, circa 1883 - This windmill is similar to one purchased by William Ford, Henry Ford's father, and used on his Dearborn, Michigan, farm. Farmers throughout the United States in the late 1800s could purchase American prairie-style windmills like this one from scores of manufacturers. These labor-saving devices provided power for farm machinery and pumped well water used by the farmer's family and livestock.
- circa 1883
- Collections - Artifact
Stover Windmill, circa 1883
This windmill is similar to one purchased by William Ford, Henry Ford's father, and used on his Dearborn, Michigan, farm. Farmers throughout the United States in the late 1800s could purchase American prairie-style windmills like this one from scores of manufacturers. These labor-saving devices provided power for farm machinery and pumped well water used by the farmer's family and livestock.
- Buster Brown Bank, 1905-1930 - Still banks provide a simple way to save money. You place your coin in the slot then let it drop -- there are no mechanical devices. Still banks came in a variety of interesting and decorative shapes. Along with a horse and "Good Luck" horseshoe, this bank depicts Buster Brown and Tige -- popular comic characters in the early 20th century.
- 1905-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Buster Brown Bank, 1905-1930
Still banks provide a simple way to save money. You place your coin in the slot then let it drop -- there are no mechanical devices. Still banks came in a variety of interesting and decorative shapes. Along with a horse and "Good Luck" horseshoe, this bank depicts Buster Brown and Tige -- popular comic characters in the early 20th century.
- New York World's Fair Souvenir Toy Bus, 1939 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to advertise to millions of people through souvenirs, such as this toy bus sold or distributed by Greyhound Lines.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
New York World's Fair Souvenir Toy Bus, 1939
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to advertise to millions of people through souvenirs, such as this toy bus sold or distributed by Greyhound Lines.
- "McNess Pure Ground Allspice" Can, 1930-1940 -
- 1930-1940
- Collections - Artifact
"McNess Pure Ground Allspice" Can, 1930-1940
- Arcade Manufacturing "Imperial" Coffee Mill, 1889-1900 -
- 1889-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Arcade Manufacturing "Imperial" Coffee Mill, 1889-1900
- New York World's Fair Toy Train, 1939 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this replica of the tractor trains in operation at the exposition.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
New York World's Fair Toy Train, 1939
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this replica of the tractor trains in operation at the exposition.
- Toy Bus, 1930-1940 -
- 1930-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Bus, 1930-1940
- Superior Electric Company Powerstat Variable Transformer with Micro Switch, 1940-1950 -
- 1940-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Superior Electric Company Powerstat Variable Transformer with Micro Switch, 1940-1950