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- Cancelled Requisition Form for Wagner Motor Car Co. Inc., Rochester, New York, May 17, 1919 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- May 17, 1919
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Cancelled Requisition Form for Wagner Motor Car Co. Inc., Rochester, New York, May 17, 1919
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- "Highland Park Diner" Statuette, 1993 -
- 1993
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"Highland Park Diner" Statuette, 1993
- Pastel Painting, "Rochester Union Academy," by M. Perkins, 1840-1850 -
- 1840-1850
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Pastel Painting, "Rochester Union Academy," by M. Perkins, 1840-1850
- Postcard, Five Puppies, 1907 - Depictions of dogs and puppies often appeared in art and folk art in the United States. Inexpensive lithograph prints made in the mid-19th century emphasized people's relationship with dogs. Starting in the late 1890s picture postcards included these types of popular illustrations of dogs. Sending colorful postcards through the U.S. mail continued to be widespread well into the 1910s.
- February 13, 1907
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Postcard, Five Puppies, 1907
Depictions of dogs and puppies often appeared in art and folk art in the United States. Inexpensive lithograph prints made in the mid-19th century emphasized people's relationship with dogs. Starting in the late 1890s picture postcards included these types of popular illustrations of dogs. Sending colorful postcards through the U.S. mail continued to be widespread well into the 1910s.
- Recipe Booklet, "French's Company Meal Time Magic," circa 1955 - Following the debut of its Cream Salad Mustard in 1904, the R.T. French Company experienced success in the processed food industry. As the French's brand expanded to include additional condiments and food items, recipe booklets provided homemakers with creative uses for the company's products. This recipe booklet from about 1955 features recipes for a variety of meals utilizing French's products.
- circa 1955
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Recipe Booklet, "French's Company Meal Time Magic," circa 1955
Following the debut of its Cream Salad Mustard in 1904, the R.T. French Company experienced success in the processed food industry. As the French's brand expanded to include additional condiments and food items, recipe booklets provided homemakers with creative uses for the company's products. This recipe booklet from about 1955 features recipes for a variety of meals utilizing French's products.
- Trade Card for Spring and Summer Clothing, Star Clothing Cooperative Co., 1902 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises the Star Clothing Cooperative in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- 1902
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Trade Card for Spring and Summer Clothing, Star Clothing Cooperative Co., 1902
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises the Star Clothing Cooperative in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Cancelled Requisition Form for Genesee Motor Vehicle Company, Rochester, New York, May 17, 1919 - Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- May 17, 1919
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Cancelled Requisition Form for Genesee Motor Vehicle Company, Rochester, New York, May 17, 1919
Though it operated some direct-sales offices in major cities, Ford Motor Company sold most of its Model T cars through franchise agreements with independent dealers. Each franchisee received the right to sell Ford cars within a specific territory. Ford encouraged dealers by offering discounts and rebates to high sellers. But low-selling dealers risked losing their territories.
- Recipe Booklet, "Low Sodium Recipes from French's," 1974 - As health concerns regarding sodium intake escalated in the 1970s, many companies sought to calm consumer fears and regain public confidence in their products. One such strategy, as evidenced here by the R.T. French Company, was to provide special recipes to encourage low sodium dining habits. In this booklet, French's offers recipes utilizing a variety of herbs and spices as an alternative to salt.
- 1974
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Recipe Booklet, "Low Sodium Recipes from French's," 1974
As health concerns regarding sodium intake escalated in the 1970s, many companies sought to calm consumer fears and regain public confidence in their products. One such strategy, as evidenced here by the R.T. French Company, was to provide special recipes to encourage low sodium dining habits. In this booklet, French's offers recipes utilizing a variety of herbs and spices as an alternative to salt.
- Thomas Edison and George Eastman at the Garden Party Given to Unveil Kodacolor, Rochester, New York, 1928 -
- July 30, 1928
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Thomas Edison and George Eastman at the Garden Party Given to Unveil Kodacolor, Rochester, New York, 1928
- Kodak Circular Photograph of Young Men Outside a Railroad Station in Rochester, New York, 1889-1897 -
- 1889-1897
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Kodak Circular Photograph of Young Men Outside a Railroad Station in Rochester, New York, 1889-1897