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- Advertising Poster, "Fighting for Right - the Noblest of Sports! Thanks for the Pure Food Law of 1906" - At a time when many in the manufactured food industry used adulterants (inferior substitutes or additives) and false advertising, H.J. Heinz prided himself on his "Strictly Pure" products. He became an advocate for the Pure Food & Drug Act of 1906 -- the first of several Congress-enacted consumer protection laws -- and was instrumental in lobbying to President Roosevelt (seen here) to get the law passed.
- 1906
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Advertising Poster, "Fighting for Right - the Noblest of Sports! Thanks for the Pure Food Law of 1906"
At a time when many in the manufactured food industry used adulterants (inferior substitutes or additives) and false advertising, H.J. Heinz prided himself on his "Strictly Pure" products. He became an advocate for the Pure Food & Drug Act of 1906 -- the first of several Congress-enacted consumer protection laws -- and was instrumental in lobbying to President Roosevelt (seen here) to get the law passed.
- 1931 Ford Advertisement, "For Greater Safety on Every Highway" - Safety was an infrequent theme in early automobile advertisements, but it's central in this 1931 ad for the Ford Model A. The advertisement spotlights the Model A's safety-glass windshield, with two pieces of plate glass laminated to a clear plastic layer. If the windshield broke, the plastic held the glass pieces together to reduce the risk of cuts.
- 1931
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1931 Ford Advertisement, "For Greater Safety on Every Highway"
Safety was an infrequent theme in early automobile advertisements, but it's central in this 1931 ad for the Ford Model A. The advertisement spotlights the Model A's safety-glass windshield, with two pieces of plate glass laminated to a clear plastic layer. If the windshield broke, the plastic held the glass pieces together to reduce the risk of cuts.
- Ford V-8 Sales Display, "Fifteen Outstanding Features," August 1935 - Ford Motor Company highlighted the advantages of its V-8 powered automobiles in this sales display, photographed in August 1935. Several of the selling points, like the water-jacketed engine cylinders and the welded steel-spoke wheels, were either exclusive to Ford or unavailable elsewhere at Ford's low price. Engineering and safety were key points among the "fifteen outstanding features."
- May 20, 1935
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Ford V-8 Sales Display, "Fifteen Outstanding Features," August 1935
Ford Motor Company highlighted the advantages of its V-8 powered automobiles in this sales display, photographed in August 1935. Several of the selling points, like the water-jacketed engine cylinders and the welded steel-spoke wheels, were either exclusive to Ford or unavailable elsewhere at Ford's low price. Engineering and safety were key points among the "fifteen outstanding features."
- Ford Automobile with Safety Glass in Rear Window, September 1936 - Laminated safety glass, which Ford introduced to the low-price market as standard equipment on its 1928-1931 Model A, represented a significant improvement in automotive accident injury protection. Two layers of glass were bonded to a clear plastic material sandwiched between them. The plastic laminate helped keep glass shards in place after impact.
- September 22, 1936
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Ford Automobile with Safety Glass in Rear Window, September 1936
Laminated safety glass, which Ford introduced to the low-price market as standard equipment on its 1928-1931 Model A, represented a significant improvement in automotive accident injury protection. Two layers of glass were bonded to a clear plastic material sandwiched between them. The plastic laminate helped keep glass shards in place after impact.
- Ford Truck Cab with Cracked Safety Glass in Door, December 1934 - Laminated safety glass, which Ford introduced to the low-price market as standard equipment on its 1928-1931 Model A, represented a significant improvement in automotive accident injury protection. Two layers of glass were bonded to a clear plastic material sandwiched between them. The plastic laminate helped keep glass shards in place after impact.
- December 10, 1934
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Ford Truck Cab with Cracked Safety Glass in Door, December 1934
Laminated safety glass, which Ford introduced to the low-price market as standard equipment on its 1928-1931 Model A, represented a significant improvement in automotive accident injury protection. Two layers of glass were bonded to a clear plastic material sandwiched between them. The plastic laminate helped keep glass shards in place after impact.
- Chain Cover for Mowtron Mower, Used by Hubert Wenzel, 1974 - "Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1974
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Chain Cover for Mowtron Mower, Used by Hubert Wenzel, 1974
"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.
- 1935 Ford V-8 Tudor with Cracked Safety Glass in Doors - Laminated safety glass, which Ford introduced to the low-price market as standard equipment on its 1928-1931 Model A, represented a significant improvement in automotive accident injury protection. Two layers of glass were bonded to a clear plastic material sandwiched between them. The plastic laminate helped keep glass shards in place after impact.
- January 14, 1935
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1935 Ford V-8 Tudor with Cracked Safety Glass in Doors
Laminated safety glass, which Ford introduced to the low-price market as standard equipment on its 1928-1931 Model A, represented a significant improvement in automotive accident injury protection. Two layers of glass were bonded to a clear plastic material sandwiched between them. The plastic laminate helped keep glass shards in place after impact.
- Sales Brochure for the Champion Milk Cooler-Aerator, "Cool Milk Quickly" -
- 1892-1922
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Sales Brochure for the Champion Milk Cooler-Aerator, "Cool Milk Quickly"
- Cincinnati Incorporated Brochure, "Press Brake Safe Guarding," 1979 -
- 1979
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Cincinnati Incorporated Brochure, "Press Brake Safe Guarding," 1979