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- Sparton Radio Model 558-B, 1937 - This 1937 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Sparton Radio Model 558-B, 1937
This 1937 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- Ford V-8 Souvenir Medal from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934 - Ford Motor Company produced this commemorative coin for the Ford Exposition at the Century of Progress 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This souvenir reminded visitors of their time at the fair. It also advertised Ford's newest innovation, the V-8 engine. Ford introduced the V-8, the first compact and powerful engine affordable to the general auto-buying public, in 1932.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Ford V-8 Souvenir Medal from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934
Ford Motor Company produced this commemorative coin for the Ford Exposition at the Century of Progress 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This souvenir reminded visitors of their time at the fair. It also advertised Ford's newest innovation, the V-8 engine. Ford introduced the V-8, the first compact and powerful engine affordable to the general auto-buying public, in 1932.
- Conceptual Drawing of the Ford Exhibition Building for the New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company, a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, hired industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague to create its exhibition building in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This conceptual rendering shows the entrance to Teague's Ford Building. It features a stainless steel sculpture depicting Mercury, whose mythological speed symbolized the swift progress of modern transportation.
- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Conceptual Drawing of the Ford Exhibition Building for the New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company, a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, hired industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague to create its exhibition building in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This conceptual rendering shows the entrance to Teague's Ford Building. It features a stainless steel sculpture depicting Mercury, whose mythological speed symbolized the swift progress of modern transportation.
- Design Drawings for the A.B. Dick Co. Exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair -
- 26 October 1938-09 January 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Design Drawings for the A.B. Dick Co. Exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair
- Kodak Baby Brownie Camera, 1934-1941 -
- 1934-1941
- Collections - Artifact
Kodak Baby Brownie Camera, 1934-1941
- Ford Motor Company's Remodeled New York City Branch Sales Showroom, Designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, October 1937 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches throughout the United States -- and ultimately around the world. Architect Albert Kahn designed this building for Ford's showroom, parts department, and offices on Broadway in New York City. It opened in 1919, and it was thoroughly remodeled in 1937. Ford sold the building to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union in 1943.
- October 29, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Company's Remodeled New York City Branch Sales Showroom, Designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, October 1937
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches throughout the United States -- and ultimately around the world. Architect Albert Kahn designed this building for Ford's showroom, parts department, and offices on Broadway in New York City. It opened in 1919, and it was thoroughly remodeled in 1937. Ford sold the building to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union in 1943.
- Sparton "Sled" Mirror Radio, Model 557, 1936 - This 1936 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Sparton "Sled" Mirror Radio, Model 557, 1936
This 1936 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- Walter Dorwin Teague Design for a Rest Bench for Use in Henry Ford Museum, September 1, 1939 -
- September 01, 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Walter Dorwin Teague Design for a Rest Bench for Use in Henry Ford Museum, September 1, 1939
- Kodak Bantam Special Camera, 1936-1940 - The styling of Kodak's Bantam camera was created by famed industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. Its folding viewfinder made it a compact design ideal for use by amateur photographers. The Bantam used the unique sprocketless 828 film format which increased the possible image area on the negative by 30%.
- 1936-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Kodak Bantam Special Camera, 1936-1940
The styling of Kodak's Bantam camera was created by famed industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. Its folding viewfinder made it a compact design ideal for use by amateur photographers. The Bantam used the unique sprocketless 828 film format which increased the possible image area on the negative by 30%.
- Ford Building, Industrial Hall, New York World's Fair - Ford Motor Company, a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, hired industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague to create its exhibition building in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This conceptual rendering shows the interior of Teague's modern Ford Building, where fairgoers could peruse industrial demonstrations and informative displays.
- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Building, Industrial Hall, New York World's Fair
Ford Motor Company, a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, hired industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague to create its exhibition building in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This conceptual rendering shows the interior of Teague's modern Ford Building, where fairgoers could peruse industrial demonstrations and informative displays.