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- Man Using a 1939-1946 John Deere Model "B" Series Tractor - Deere & Company released the streamlined Model B, styled by industrial designer, Henry Dreyfuss, in late 1938. Farmers used the four-gear forward tractor to pull a two-bottom plow, cultivate corn or soybeans, power a mounted corn picker, or run a corn sheller off the belt-drive. The rounded hood and grill and more expensive rubber-tire option meant the tractor looked as good as it performed.
- 1939-1946
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Man Using a 1939-1946 John Deere Model "B" Series Tractor
Deere & Company released the streamlined Model B, styled by industrial designer, Henry Dreyfuss, in late 1938. Farmers used the four-gear forward tractor to pull a two-bottom plow, cultivate corn or soybeans, power a mounted corn picker, or run a corn sheller off the belt-drive. The rounded hood and grill and more expensive rubber-tire option meant the tractor looked as good as it performed.
- "Eager for Deer," Man and Dogs Ready for Hunting in the Woods, circa 1903 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company's wide-ranging stock of original photographs documented life and landscapes from across the nation and around the globe. From the tens of thousands of negatives, the company created prints, postcards, lantern slides, panoramas, and other merchandise for sale to educators, businessmen, advertisers, homeowners and travelers.
- circa 1895
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"Eager for Deer," Man and Dogs Ready for Hunting in the Woods, circa 1903
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company's wide-ranging stock of original photographs documented life and landscapes from across the nation and around the globe. From the tens of thousands of negatives, the company created prints, postcards, lantern slides, panoramas, and other merchandise for sale to educators, businessmen, advertisers, homeowners and travelers.
- Man Using a 1947-1952 John Deere Model "B" Series Tractor -
- 1947-1952
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Man Using a 1947-1952 John Deere Model "B" Series Tractor
- Man Using a 1935-1938 John Deere Model "B" Series Tractor - Deere & Company released the Model B tractor in 1935. The tractor's tricycle chassis and easy steering made the machine suitable for row-crop cultivation while its seat height gave farmers a clear view between rows of corn and soybeans. The adjustable wheel width accommodated mounted two-row corn pickers. Deere produced about 57,000 Model Bs through 1938 before introducing the "styled" Model B.
- 1935-1938
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Man Using a 1935-1938 John Deere Model "B" Series Tractor
Deere & Company released the Model B tractor in 1935. The tractor's tricycle chassis and easy steering made the machine suitable for row-crop cultivation while its seat height gave farmers a clear view between rows of corn and soybeans. The adjustable wheel width accommodated mounted two-row corn pickers. Deere produced about 57,000 Model Bs through 1938 before introducing the "styled" Model B.
- Flask, 1836-1840 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- 1836-1840
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Flask, 1836-1840
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- Lithograph, "Cervus Virginianus, Pennant. Common American Deer, Fawn," 1845 -
- 1845
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Lithograph, "Cervus Virginianus, Pennant. Common American Deer, Fawn," 1845
- Vase, circa 1941 - The Red Wing Company was famous for its stoneware crocks and jugs beginning in the 19th century and continuing throughout much of the 20th century. In 1938, they started a decorative art pottery line. This vase with a deer in relief was typical of the kinds of pieces made for middle class homes in the 1940s and 1950s.
- circa 1941
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Vase, circa 1941
The Red Wing Company was famous for its stoneware crocks and jugs beginning in the 19th century and continuing throughout much of the 20th century. In 1938, they started a decorative art pottery line. This vase with a deer in relief was typical of the kinds of pieces made for middle class homes in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Henry Ford Feeding Deer at Fair Lane Estate, circa 1916 - In the 1910s, many of Detroit's wealthy citizens abandoned the city for eastern suburbs. Henry and Clara Ford sought a different path. They selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn (west of Detroit) as the site for their new home. The rambling grounds of the Fair Lane estate - with a herd of deer - suited the nature-loving couple well.
- circa 1916
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Henry Ford Feeding Deer at Fair Lane Estate, circa 1916
In the 1910s, many of Detroit's wealthy citizens abandoned the city for eastern suburbs. Henry and Clara Ford sought a different path. They selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn (west of Detroit) as the site for their new home. The rambling grounds of the Fair Lane estate - with a herd of deer - suited the nature-loving couple well.
- Hallmark "John Deere LA135 Limited Edition Lawn Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2009 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2009
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Hallmark "John Deere LA135 Limited Edition Lawn Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2009
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "John Deere: 7930 Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2008
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Hallmark "John Deere: 7930 Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.