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- Lola T70 Race Cars at Player's 200 Race, Mosport Park, Canada, September 1967 -
- September 23, 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Lola T70 Race Cars at Player's 200 Race, Mosport Park, Canada, September 1967
- Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971 - Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.
- 1971
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Gloves Worn by Jackie Stewart, 1971
Famed Scottish race car driver Jackie Stewart wore these racing gloves during the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM) series in 1971. Though better known as a Formula 1 driver, the "Flying Scot" challenged the dominant teams in this sports racing car road series. Stewart finished third in the 1971 Can-Am Drivers Championship.
- Punch Bowl Set, 1893 -
- 1893
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Bowl Set, 1893
- Mug, 1875-1890 -
- 1875-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Mug, 1875-1890
- Punch Service Set, 1910-1925 - In the first decades of the 20th century, manufacturers of pressed glass created inexpensive iridescent tableware. This colorful glass with its metallic sheen imitated more expensive items like Louis Comfort Tiffany's "Favrile" glass. Mass-produced and affordable, iridescent glass -- coined "carnival glass" by collectors -- gave Americans of all economic means access to beautiful and decorative glassware.
- 1910-1925
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Service Set, 1910-1925
In the first decades of the 20th century, manufacturers of pressed glass created inexpensive iridescent tableware. This colorful glass with its metallic sheen imitated more expensive items like Louis Comfort Tiffany's "Favrile" glass. Mass-produced and affordable, iridescent glass -- coined "carnival glass" by collectors -- gave Americans of all economic means access to beautiful and decorative glassware.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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%.
- Soda Fountain Cup and Holder, 1925-1950 - A soda fountain establishment served drinks in disposable paper cups placed in glass or silver-plated cup holders. The paper cup was disposed of after use. This provided a sanitary option to any carelessly washed glasses.
- 1925-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Soda Fountain Cup and Holder, 1925-1950
A soda fountain establishment served drinks in disposable paper cups placed in glass or silver-plated cup holders. The paper cup was disposed of after use. This provided a sanitary option to any carelessly washed glasses.
- William Jennings Bryan Campaign Mug, 1896 - William Jennings Bryan ran for the presidency of the United States three times--but fell short each time. He gained acclaim for his rousing oratories and his appeal to poor farmers and the common man. The Democrat Bryan--who also captured the People's or "Populist" Party nomination in 1896--lost twice to McKinley and later to Taft, both Republicans.
- 1896
- Collections - Artifact
William Jennings Bryan Campaign Mug, 1896
William Jennings Bryan ran for the presidency of the United States three times--but fell short each time. He gained acclaim for his rousing oratories and his appeal to poor farmers and the common man. The Democrat Bryan--who also captured the People's or "Populist" Party nomination in 1896--lost twice to McKinley and later to Taft, both Republicans.
- Enamelware Cup Used on Henry Ford's "Vagabonds" Camping Trips, 1920-1930 - This white enameled cup was used during one of the yearly camping trips taken by the Vagabonds in the early 1920s. The self-named group consisted of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and naturalist John Burroughs. The Vagabonds brought along all needed equipment and utensils, as well as support staff to cook, serve, and maintain the camp.
- 1920-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Enamelware Cup Used on Henry Ford's "Vagabonds" Camping Trips, 1920-1930
This white enameled cup was used during one of the yearly camping trips taken by the Vagabonds in the early 1920s. The self-named group consisted of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and naturalist John Burroughs. The Vagabonds brought along all needed equipment and utensils, as well as support staff to cook, serve, and maintain the camp.
- Tea Cup from Vung Tau Shipwreck, 1675-1690 - Wealthy 17th-century Europeans craved Chinese porcelains. The clay of these export wares contains kaolin. When fired, the body of the clay and glaze fused into a glass-like form that resisted chipping and breaking--holding up to everyday use, which amazed Europeans. This teacup never made it to the table; it was found in a shipwreck on its way to Europe--a beautiful and rugged survivor.
- 1675-1690
- Collections - Artifact
Tea Cup from Vung Tau Shipwreck, 1675-1690
Wealthy 17th-century Europeans craved Chinese porcelains. The clay of these export wares contains kaolin. When fired, the body of the clay and glaze fused into a glass-like form that resisted chipping and breaking--holding up to everyday use, which amazed Europeans. This teacup never made it to the table; it was found in a shipwreck on its way to Europe--a beautiful and rugged survivor.