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- "Monarch Coffee" Thermos, circa 1931 - "Good pilots deserve good coffee." So says the label on this promotional vacuum flask given to airplane pilots by Reid, Murdoch & Company -- manufacturers of Monarch-brand foods. Monarch's sales force was quick to capitalize on aviation's growth. The brand not only distributed bottles like this, it operated its own Ford Tri-Motor airplane as a flying showroom for its products.

- circa 1931
- Collections - Artifact
"Monarch Coffee" Thermos, circa 1931
"Good pilots deserve good coffee." So says the label on this promotional vacuum flask given to airplane pilots by Reid, Murdoch & Company -- manufacturers of Monarch-brand foods. Monarch's sales force was quick to capitalize on aviation's growth. The brand not only distributed bottles like this, it operated its own Ford Tri-Motor airplane as a flying showroom for its products.
- Coffee Mills, Photographed in 1933 -

- January 31, 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Coffee Mills, Photographed in 1933
- Coffee Grinders, Photographed in 1933 -

- January 31, 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Coffee Grinders, Photographed in 1933
- Coffeepot, 1835-1840 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes or public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this coffeepot.

- 1835-1840
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Coffeepot, 1835-1840
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes or public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this coffeepot.
- Romney 7-Election Cup from 7-Eleven, 2012 - In 2012, 7-Eleven Inc. asked its customers to choose -- Obama or Romney? Coffee drinkers could select a blue Obama cup or a red Romney cup when they stopped at one of the company's thousands of convenience stores. Previous 7-Election promotions had successfully predicted the winners of the last three presidential elections. And for 2012? Another winner: Obama 59% to Romney 41%.

- 2012
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Romney 7-Election Cup from 7-Eleven, 2012
In 2012, 7-Eleven Inc. asked its customers to choose -- Obama or Romney? Coffee drinkers could select a blue Obama cup or a red Romney cup when they stopped at one of the company's thousands of convenience stores. Previous 7-Election promotions had successfully predicted the winners of the last three presidential elections. And for 2012? Another winner: Obama 59% to Romney 41%.
- Tea and Coffee Service, Made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1883-1884 -

- 1883-1884
- Collections - Artifact
Tea and Coffee Service, Made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1883-1884
- Coffeepot -

- Collections - Artifact
Coffeepot
- Meret, Lelong, Fournier and Co. Turkish Style Coffeepot, 1920-1929 -

- 1920-1929
- Collections - Artifact
Meret, Lelong, Fournier and Co. Turkish Style Coffeepot, 1920-1929
- Coffee Table, 1940-1942 -

- 1940-1942
- Collections - Artifact
Coffee Table, 1940-1942
- Edicraft Siphonator Coffeepot, 1928-1935 -

- 1928-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Edicraft Siphonator Coffeepot, 1928-1935