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- "Jerry O'Mahony, Inc." Mechanical Pencil, 1945-1949 -
- 1945-1949
- Collections - Artifact
"Jerry O'Mahony, Inc." Mechanical Pencil, 1945-1949
- "Galaxie Diner" Promotional Item, circa 1992 -
- circa 1992
- Collections - Artifact
"Galaxie Diner" Promotional Item, circa 1992
- Monogrammed Diner Toothpicks, 1950-1960 -
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Monogrammed Diner Toothpicks, 1950-1960
- Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Souvenir Liberty Bell Pencil, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this pencil depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Souvenir Liberty Bell Pencil, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this pencil depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Glass Slipper, 1876 - Glassmakers from around the world mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia--including forty-seven American firms. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory at the fair. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass commemoratives like this novelty colonial shoe slipper. Identical pieces were also available for purchase as souvenirs.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Glass Slipper, 1876
Glassmakers from around the world mounted exhibitions at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia--including forty-seven American firms. Gillinder and Sons of Philadelphia constructed an entire working factory at the fair. Visitors could watch Gillinder craftsmen blow, press, engrave, and cut glass commemoratives like this novelty colonial shoe slipper. Identical pieces were also available for purchase as souvenirs.
- Sunlite Diner Keychain, Sunnyside, Long Island, 1950-1959 - Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- 1950-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Sunlite Diner Keychain, Sunnyside, Long Island, 1950-1959
Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- Bosley "President George W. Bush" Bobble Head Doll, 2000 - Republican nominee George W. Bush won a narrow victory over his Democratic opponent, Vice President Al Gore, in the 2000 presidential election. Bush's win hinged on securing Florida's twenty-five electoral votes. The state's popular vote was close--only a couple hundred votes separated the two candidates. Legal battles over recounts ensued. In mid-December the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to stop the recounts, giving Bush the victory.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Bosley "President George W. Bush" Bobble Head Doll, 2000
Republican nominee George W. Bush won a narrow victory over his Democratic opponent, Vice President Al Gore, in the 2000 presidential election. Bush's win hinged on securing Florida's twenty-five electoral votes. The state's popular vote was close--only a couple hundred votes separated the two candidates. Legal battles over recounts ensued. In mid-December the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to stop the recounts, giving Bush the victory.
- Henry Ford Museum Staff Members and Others Seated on the Ten Seat "Oriten" Bicycle, 1953 - In 1953, Henry Ford Museum staff members -- joined by an eager boy -- posed on the museum's "Oriten" bicycle. The unusual machine was built in 1896 by the Orient Bicycle Company of Waltham, Massachusetts. Described by Orient as a "decemtuple" bicycle, it toured the United States and Europe to promote the company's more conventional single- and double-seat bikes.
- 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford Museum Staff Members and Others Seated on the Ten Seat "Oriten" Bicycle, 1953
In 1953, Henry Ford Museum staff members -- joined by an eager boy -- posed on the museum's "Oriten" bicycle. The unusual machine was built in 1896 by the Orient Bicycle Company of Waltham, Massachusetts. Described by Orient as a "decemtuple" bicycle, it toured the United States and Europe to promote the company's more conventional single- and double-seat bikes.
- Pan-American Exposition Souvenir "Frying Pan," 1901 - In 1901, visitors to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, could purchase a variety of souvenir and decorative items. These mementos usually contain the name of the fair and a view of a prominent building. This miniature frying pan displays the fair's Electric Tower. Keepsakes like this provided a lasting remembrance of the fairgoer's trip.
- 1901
- Collections - Artifact
Pan-American Exposition Souvenir "Frying Pan," 1901
In 1901, visitors to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, could purchase a variety of souvenir and decorative items. These mementos usually contain the name of the fair and a view of a prominent building. This miniature frying pan displays the fair's Electric Tower. Keepsakes like this provided a lasting remembrance of the fairgoer's trip.
- Red Oak Diner-Restaurant Keychain, Hazlet, New Jersey, 1990-1999 - Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.
- 1990-1999
- Collections - Artifact
Red Oak Diner-Restaurant Keychain, Hazlet, New Jersey, 1990-1999
Local restaurant and diner owners brand various items with their establishment's name to remind customers of the dining experience. Owners usually purchase these inexpensive advertisements as promotional giveaways. The message is clear the next time the customer uses the item -- come back and have a meal.