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- Mohawk Tires Advertisement, "Mohawks Go Farther!," July 1929 - Mohawk Rubber Company was established in Akron, Ohio, in 1913. Mohawk built its early reputation on quality and value, claiming that its tires were made from the best materials and offered worth beyond their purchase price. The Mohawk brand was acquired by Japan's Yokohama Rubber Company in 1989.
- July 01, 1929
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Mohawk Tires Advertisement, "Mohawks Go Farther!," July 1929
Mohawk Rubber Company was established in Akron, Ohio, in 1913. Mohawk built its early reputation on quality and value, claiming that its tires were made from the best materials and offered worth beyond their purchase price. The Mohawk brand was acquired by Japan's Yokohama Rubber Company in 1989.
- Automobile Tire, 1937 - Rubber tires were mixed with sulfur to harden the rubber -- a chemical process called vulcanization. Bladders were placed inside the tires and filled with pressurized, high-temperature water. The pressure and heat cured the tires, making them more resistant to cracking. Tread patterns were also molded into the tires as a part of the same process.
- 1937
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Automobile Tire, 1937
Rubber tires were mixed with sulfur to harden the rubber -- a chemical process called vulcanization. Bladders were placed inside the tires and filled with pressurized, high-temperature water. The pressure and heat cured the tires, making them more resistant to cracking. Tread patterns were also molded into the tires as a part of the same process.
- Tire Caliper, 1916-1920 - This tire caliper was used to gauge whether an automobile tire was properly inflated. By measuring and comparing the width of the tire at the bottom (where it bulged from the weight of the car) and at the top (where it didn't), the user could determine if the tire required more air or less air.
- 1916-1920
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Tire Caliper, 1916-1920
This tire caliper was used to gauge whether an automobile tire was properly inflated. By measuring and comparing the width of the tire at the bottom (where it bulged from the weight of the car) and at the top (where it didn't), the user could determine if the tire required more air or less air.
- Everlast "Forged Sports" Matchbox Covers, 1938-1941 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1938-1941
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Everlast "Forged Sports" Matchbox Covers, 1938-1941
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- Hobbs Guide for the Santa Fe Trail from Los Angeles to Denver, 1932 - Howard F. Hobbs published a series of travel guides that gave "helpful, honest information not obtainable from any other source." The guides contained a map and road surface quality charts. Also helpful were lists of local hotels, cottages, auto camps, and mechanical services and dealerships. This 1932 guide covered the Old Santa Fe Trail from Los Angeles to Denver.
- 1932
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Hobbs Guide for the Santa Fe Trail from Los Angeles to Denver, 1932
Howard F. Hobbs published a series of travel guides that gave "helpful, honest information not obtainable from any other source." The guides contained a map and road surface quality charts. Also helpful were lists of local hotels, cottages, auto camps, and mechanical services and dealerships. This 1932 guide covered the Old Santa Fe Trail from Los Angeles to Denver.
- Hollywood Fashion Dolls, 1939 -
- 1939
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Hollywood Fashion Dolls, 1939
- Firestone Oldfield Tire, circa 1920 - Barney Oldfield partnered with Firestone in 1919 to produce a line of tires under his name. The famous racing driver claimed to have put all his years of experience into the design of his "Oldfield" brand tires. They received another important endorsement when driver Gaston Chevrolet used Oldfield tires in his victory at the 1920 Indianapolis 500.
- circa 1920
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Firestone Oldfield Tire, circa 1920
Barney Oldfield partnered with Firestone in 1919 to produce a line of tires under his name. The famous racing driver claimed to have put all his years of experience into the design of his "Oldfield" brand tires. They received another important endorsement when driver Gaston Chevrolet used Oldfield tires in his victory at the 1920 Indianapolis 500.
- Lion, 1896 -
- 1896
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Lion, 1896
- Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford in Firestone's Office, Akron, Ohio, 1913 - Harvey S. Firestone began his career at his cousin's buggy company. In 1900, he formed his own Firestone Tire and Rubber Company to manufacture rubber tires for horse-drawn carriages. Recognizing the automobile's potential, Firestone supplied tires to Ford Motor Company starting in 1906. That prosperous business relationship grew into a personal friendship with Henry Ford.
- 1913
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Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford in Firestone's Office, Akron, Ohio, 1913
Harvey S. Firestone began his career at his cousin's buggy company. In 1900, he formed his own Firestone Tire and Rubber Company to manufacture rubber tires for horse-drawn carriages. Recognizing the automobile's potential, Firestone supplied tires to Ford Motor Company starting in 1906. That prosperous business relationship grew into a personal friendship with Henry Ford.
- Automobile Tire, circa 1920 - Firestone introduced its first non-skid tires in 1908. In a clever bit of marketing, the tread pattern itself was formed by the words "NON-SKID" printed at an angle on the tire's surface. The various edges in the lettering gave the tire several points of contact with the road. The tread pattern reduced the risk of slipping during sudden stops.
- circa 1920
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Automobile Tire, circa 1920
Firestone introduced its first non-skid tires in 1908. In a clever bit of marketing, the tread pattern itself was formed by the words "NON-SKID" printed at an angle on the tire's surface. The various edges in the lettering gave the tire several points of contact with the road. The tread pattern reduced the risk of slipping during sudden stops.