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- Coverlet Woven by Philip H. Anshutz, 1842-1845 - A coverlet is a decorative bedcovering--usually made of cotton and wool--woven on a loom. Philip Anshutz, an immigrant from Germany, wove this coverlet in Carrollton, Ohio, in the 1840s. Many coverlet weavers were immigrants, often bringing weaving techniques and designs with them from their native lands.
- 1842-1845
- Collections - Artifact
Coverlet Woven by Philip H. Anshutz, 1842-1845
A coverlet is a decorative bedcovering--usually made of cotton and wool--woven on a loom. Philip Anshutz, an immigrant from Germany, wove this coverlet in Carrollton, Ohio, in the 1840s. Many coverlet weavers were immigrants, often bringing weaving techniques and designs with them from their native lands.
- Handmade "Henry Ford For President" Political Banner, 1920-1924 - For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Often their expressions of thanks were homemade and in this case also politically inspired. Although Henry Ford never admitted to any presidential aspirations, many Americans wanted to see him in the White House.
- 1920-1924
- Collections - Artifact
Handmade "Henry Ford For President" Political Banner, 1920-1924
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Often their expressions of thanks were homemade and in this case also politically inspired. Although Henry Ford never admitted to any presidential aspirations, many Americans wanted to see him in the White House.