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- Man Wearing a Frock Coat, 1864-1866 -
- 1864-1866
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Man Wearing a Frock Coat, 1864-1866
- Patent Model of Lantern, 1855 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- January 09, 1855
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Patent Model of Lantern, 1855
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- The Wise Old Owl Game, 1937-1946 - In this quiz game from the Novel Toy Company, the wise old owl points to a question that players must answer. But who knows the correct answer? The wise old owl does! Place the owl-shaped pointer on the circle of answers and magically -- or magnetically -- the owl will give you the correct response.
- 1937-1946
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The Wise Old Owl Game, 1937-1946
In this quiz game from the Novel Toy Company, the wise old owl points to a question that players must answer. But who knows the correct answer? The wise old owl does! Place the owl-shaped pointer on the circle of answers and magically -- or magnetically -- the owl will give you the correct response.
- Patent Model of Lamp Extinguisher, 1878 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- April 02, 1878
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Patent Model of Lamp Extinguisher, 1878
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- Best Decorated Car Trophy From North Dakota State Convention, 1912 - Civic boosters in the early 20th century planned automobile parades for community celebrations, political rallies, company gatherings and other events. Decorated automobiles and floats motored down city streets thrilling onlookers. Entrants could receive prizes and trophies in a number of categories. In 1912, the best decorated car in the auto parade at the Elks' North Dakota State Convention won this silver cup.
- June 01, 1912
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Best Decorated Car Trophy From North Dakota State Convention, 1912
Civic boosters in the early 20th century planned automobile parades for community celebrations, political rallies, company gatherings and other events. Decorated automobiles and floats motored down city streets thrilling onlookers. Entrants could receive prizes and trophies in a number of categories. In 1912, the best decorated car in the auto parade at the Elks' North Dakota State Convention won this silver cup.
- Chanuka Candles, 1970-2010 - Each night of Hanukkah, many Jewish families light a symbolic candelabrum called a menorah. This deep-rooted holiday tradition commemorates a miracle that followed a military victory in the year 165 B.C.E. Manufacturers began to offer mass-produced candles specially designed for menorahs in the 20th century, more than 2,000 years later.
- 1970-2010
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Chanuka Candles, 1970-2010
Each night of Hanukkah, many Jewish families light a symbolic candelabrum called a menorah. This deep-rooted holiday tradition commemorates a miracle that followed a military victory in the year 165 B.C.E. Manufacturers began to offer mass-produced candles specially designed for menorahs in the 20th century, more than 2,000 years later.
- World War I Poster, "U.S. Navy. Help Your Country! Enlist in the Navy," circa 1917 - During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- circa 1917
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World War I Poster, "U.S. Navy. Help Your Country! Enlist in the Navy," circa 1917
During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- Patent Model of Lantern Fastener, 1879 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- March 25, 1879
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Patent Model of Lantern Fastener, 1879
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- 1900 De Dion-Bouton Motorette - French-built De Dion-Bouton vehicles were imported into the United States before 1900, but American De Dion was formed in Brooklyn, New York, that year to manufacture the cars domestically under license. The American company's New York Motorette featured a one-cylinder gasoline engine and face-to-face seating. Unsatisfied with the American version's build quality, French De Dion canceled the license in 1902.
- 1900
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1900 De Dion-Bouton Motorette
French-built De Dion-Bouton vehicles were imported into the United States before 1900, but American De Dion was formed in Brooklyn, New York, that year to manufacture the cars domestically under license. The American company's New York Motorette featured a one-cylinder gasoline engine and face-to-face seating. Unsatisfied with the American version's build quality, French De Dion canceled the license in 1902.
- Patent Model of Lantern, 1868 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- November 03, 1868
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Patent Model of Lantern, 1868
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.