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- Portrait of an Athlete, circa 1885 - This unidentified "tattooed man" with patriotic tattoos was photographed by Charles Eisenmann in his Bowery district studio. Eisenmann captured the eclectic mix of people who frequented the Bowery, including circus performers like this -- a likely client of the area's infamous tattoo parlors. Eisenmann's images were reproduced for sale in the form of cabinet cards, popular among the middle class.
- circa 1885
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Portrait of an Athlete, circa 1885
This unidentified "tattooed man" with patriotic tattoos was photographed by Charles Eisenmann in his Bowery district studio. Eisenmann captured the eclectic mix of people who frequented the Bowery, including circus performers like this -- a likely client of the area's infamous tattoo parlors. Eisenmann's images were reproduced for sale in the form of cabinet cards, popular among the middle class.
- Portrait of John Ennis, Long-Distance Competitive Walker, 1871-1885 - John Ennis was a well-known long-distance walker in the 1870s and 80s. Competitive walking at that time was a popular spectator sport. Fans crowded into arenas to watch athletes race around a track. Ennis competed in many six-day races and distance events; and his energy never waned. In 1910, at the age of 68, Ennis walked from New York to San Francisco.
- 1871-1885
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Portrait of John Ennis, Long-Distance Competitive Walker, 1871-1885
John Ennis was a well-known long-distance walker in the 1870s and 80s. Competitive walking at that time was a popular spectator sport. Fans crowded into arenas to watch athletes race around a track. Ennis competed in many six-day races and distance events; and his energy never waned. In 1910, at the age of 68, Ennis walked from New York to San Francisco.
- Calendar, "Honoring Women in Motorsports," 2006-2007 - The Lyn St. James Foundation created this calendar honoring women in racing. Featured racers included Janet Guthrie, first woman to start the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500; Shirley Muldowney, four-time NHRA Top Fuel champion; and Desire Wilson, only woman to win an F1 race of any kind. Proceeds from the calendar's sale supported the foundation's mission to advocate for women in motorsports.
- 2006-2007
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Calendar, "Honoring Women in Motorsports," 2006-2007
The Lyn St. James Foundation created this calendar honoring women in racing. Featured racers included Janet Guthrie, first woman to start the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500; Shirley Muldowney, four-time NHRA Top Fuel champion; and Desire Wilson, only woman to win an F1 race of any kind. Proceeds from the calendar's sale supported the foundation's mission to advocate for women in motorsports.
- Baseball Players Pose with Equipment Given by Mrs. Gitlen, Willow Run Station Hospital, September 1943 - Opportunities for recreation were important in maintaining morale among Willow Run's employees during World War II. They worked long shifts under constant pressure to meet wartime production goals. To ease the strain, the plant offered organized leagues for baseball, softball, bowling, golf, and other sports.
- September 03, 1943
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Baseball Players Pose with Equipment Given by Mrs. Gitlen, Willow Run Station Hospital, September 1943
Opportunities for recreation were important in maintaining morale among Willow Run's employees during World War II. They worked long shifts under constant pressure to meet wartime production goals. To ease the strain, the plant offered organized leagues for baseball, softball, bowling, golf, and other sports.
- Hallmark "Tree Guy" Christmas Ornament, 2000 - 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.
- 2000
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Hallmark "Tree Guy" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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 "ESPN" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - 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.
- 2006
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Hallmark "ESPN" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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.
- Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955 -
- 1951-1955
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Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955
- Former Football Player Elmer Moore, Employed at the Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, August 3, 1944 -
- August 03, 1944
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Former Football Player Elmer Moore, Employed at the Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, August 3, 1944
- Punching Bag Platform -
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Punching Bag Platform
- Ford Employee and Former NHL Hockey Player Hector Kilrea, October 1946 - Canadian Hector "Hurricane" Kilrea spent 15 years in the National Hockey League, and another four years in the American Hockey League. He played left wing for various clubs including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. Kilrea belonged to three Stanley Cup championship teams. This photo was taken during his employment in plant protection at Ford Motor Company.
- October 23, 1946
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Ford Employee and Former NHL Hockey Player Hector Kilrea, October 1946
Canadian Hector "Hurricane" Kilrea spent 15 years in the National Hockey League, and another four years in the American Hockey League. He played left wing for various clubs including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. Kilrea belonged to three Stanley Cup championship teams. This photo was taken during his employment in plant protection at Ford Motor Company.