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- Canarsie, Roundup of Fishing Fleet, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Canarsie, Roundup of Fishing Fleet, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Jarecki Chemical Company Trade Catalog, "Prosperous Farmers Use Lake Erie Fish Guano and Other Fertilizers," 1894 -
- 1894
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Jarecki Chemical Company Trade Catalog, "Prosperous Farmers Use Lake Erie Fish Guano and Other Fertilizers," 1894
- Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, circa 1891 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. The Singer Sewing Machine Company -- founded when Isaac Singer introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851 -- embraced this method of advertising. The Singer Company produced colorful trade cards, like this one, which informed customers about popular sewing machine.
- circa 1891
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Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, circa 1891
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. The Singer Sewing Machine Company -- founded when Isaac Singer introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851 -- embraced this method of advertising. The Singer Company produced colorful trade cards, like this one, which informed customers about popular sewing machine.
- "Fishers Schooners at 'T' Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts," 1904 -
- 1904
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"Fishers Schooners at 'T' Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts," 1904
- "Morning's Catch," Fishing in the Adirondacks, New York, 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 1903
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"Morning's Catch," Fishing in the Adirondacks, New York, 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.
- Hallmark "Fishing for Fun" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1995 - 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.
- 1995
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Hallmark "Fishing for Fun" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1995
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 "Sweet Tooth Treats Series" Christmas Ornaments, 2005 - 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.
- 2005
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Hallmark "Sweet Tooth Treats Series" Christmas Ornaments, 2005
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 "Fishin' Mission" Christmas Ornament, 2002 - 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.
- 2002
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Hallmark "Fishin' Mission" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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 "Fishin' Buddies" 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 "Fishin' Buddies" 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 "Catch of the Day" Christmas Ornament, 2004 - 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.
- 2004
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Hallmark "Catch of the Day" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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.