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- Children's Activity Book, "Christmas at the Ford Rotunda," 1958 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This souvenir Christmas book from 1958 was illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Richard Scarry.
- 1958
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Children's Activity Book, "Christmas at the Ford Rotunda," 1958
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This souvenir Christmas book from 1958 was illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Richard Scarry.
- The Story of the Wizard of Oz Coloring Book, 1939 - L. Frank Baum's <em>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</em> is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- 1939
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The Story of the Wizard of Oz Coloring Book, 1939
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- Layout for H. J. Heinz Company Coloring Book Page, circa 1910 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. From trade cards and posters to newspaper and magazine ads, Heinz created thousands of advertising layouts and illustrations for various publications. This drawing might have been used in a children's coloring book.
- circa 1910
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Layout for H. J. Heinz Company Coloring Book Page, circa 1910
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. From trade cards and posters to newspaper and magazine ads, Heinz created thousands of advertising layouts and illustrations for various publications. This drawing might have been used in a children's coloring book.
- Line Drawing of a Heinz "Sweet Pickles" Delivery Truck, circa 1915 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. From trade cards and posters to newspaper and magazine ads, Heinz created thousands of advertising layouts and illustrations for various publications. This drawing might have been used in a children's coloring book.
- circa 1915
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Line Drawing of a Heinz "Sweet Pickles" Delivery Truck, circa 1915
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. From trade cards and posters to newspaper and magazine ads, Heinz created thousands of advertising layouts and illustrations for various publications. This drawing might have been used in a children's coloring book.
- "Barack Obama Presidential Coloring Book!," 2008 -
- 2008
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"Barack Obama Presidential Coloring Book!," 2008
- "ABC Coloring Book," 1961 -
- 1961
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"ABC Coloring Book," 1961
- How a Little Boy's Dream Came True, circa 1940 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to market its products to consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. This children's coloring book tells the story of how young H.J. Heinz pursued his dream and became a famous figure in the processed food industry.
- circa 1940
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How a Little Boy's Dream Came True, circa 1940
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to market its products to consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. This children's coloring book tells the story of how young H.J. Heinz pursued his dream and became a famous figure in the processed food industry.
- We Land on the Moon Coloring Book Based on NASA's Project Apollo Rockets to the Stars, 1969 - This coloring book from 1969 was created to excite youngsters about the space program and especially about the moon landing of July 20. It covered the Mercury, Apollo, and Saturn vehicles and astronauts, as well as some history of the space program.
- 1969
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We Land on the Moon Coloring Book Based on NASA's Project Apollo Rockets to the Stars, 1969
This coloring book from 1969 was created to excite youngsters about the space program and especially about the moon landing of July 20. It covered the Mercury, Apollo, and Saturn vehicles and astronauts, as well as some history of the space program.
- Outline Drawing of Woman in a Kitchen with Various Heinz Products, 1920-1930 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. From trade cards and posters to newspaper and magazine ads, Heinz created thousands of advertising layouts and illustrations for various publications. This drawing might have been used in a children's coloring book.
- 1920-1930
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Outline Drawing of Woman in a Kitchen with Various Heinz Products, 1920-1930
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. From trade cards and posters to newspaper and magazine ads, Heinz created thousands of advertising layouts and illustrations for various publications. This drawing might have been used in a children's coloring book.
- "All Kinds of Airplanes to Color," 1930 - This coloring book from 1930 captured the excitement of early commercial aviation. In addition to the Ford Tri-Motor on the cover, "All Kinds of Airplanes to Color" featured a Lockheed Sirius, a Boeing 80, and a Zeppelin passenger airship. Seven years before the <em>Hindenburg</em> disaster, Zeppelin dirigibles seemed to have a promising future.
- 1930
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"All Kinds of Airplanes to Color," 1930
This coloring book from 1930 captured the excitement of early commercial aviation. In addition to the Ford Tri-Motor on the cover, "All Kinds of Airplanes to Color" featured a Lockheed Sirius, a Boeing 80, and a Zeppelin passenger airship. Seven years before the Hindenburg disaster, Zeppelin dirigibles seemed to have a promising future.