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- "A Wood Scene, Hoboken," 1832 Engraving -
- July 07, 1832
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"A Wood Scene, Hoboken," 1832 Engraving
- Young Women Roasting Hot Dogs over a Picnic Grill, 1945-1950 -
- 1945-1950
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Young Women Roasting Hot Dogs over a Picnic Grill, 1945-1950
- Barbecue Day in Lexington, Kentucky, 1923-1924 -
- 1923-1924
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Barbecue Day in Lexington, Kentucky, 1923-1924
- "People Need the Occasional Tune-Up. Wouldn't It Be Nice If Their Car Didn't?," General Motors, 1997 - The automobile is a paradox -- a practical tool that plays host to both human needs and fantasies. Like car consumers, automotive ads seem to land somewhere between fantasy and reality, emotions and rationality. Many ads incorporate apparent opposites: fantasy can sell practicality, and vice versa. Sometimes the car has disappeared completely -- an emotional appeal prompts us to complete the ad.
- 1997
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"People Need the Occasional Tune-Up. Wouldn't It Be Nice If Their Car Didn't?," General Motors, 1997
The automobile is a paradox -- a practical tool that plays host to both human needs and fantasies. Like car consumers, automotive ads seem to land somewhere between fantasy and reality, emotions and rationality. Many ads incorporate apparent opposites: fantasy can sell practicality, and vice versa. Sometimes the car has disappeared completely -- an emotional appeal prompts us to complete the ad.
- Furness Prince Steamboat Line Advertisement, "South America," July 1929 - Furness Withy was formed in Hartlepool, England, in 1891. The company operated a fleet of cargo ships and passenger liners, with its passenger ships offering regular transatlantic service between Britain and North America. It acquired the Prince Line -- and its routes between New York City and South America -- in 1916. Furness Withy ended its passenger operations in 1966.
- July 01, 1929
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Furness Prince Steamboat Line Advertisement, "South America," July 1929
Furness Withy was formed in Hartlepool, England, in 1891. The company operated a fleet of cargo ships and passenger liners, with its passenger ships offering regular transatlantic service between Britain and North America. It acquired the Prince Line -- and its routes between New York City and South America -- in 1916. Furness Withy ended its passenger operations in 1966.
- Advertising Layout Photograph Showing the Heinz Employee Auditorium and Recreation Room, October 6, 1909 - Photographs of the H. J. Heinz factory -- including buildings, employees, and the manufacturing process -- were often taken and then modified for advertising and publications. This advertising layout features several modified photographs of a Christmas party in the auditorium, women in the recreation room, and the customer sampling room.
- October 06, 1909
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Advertising Layout Photograph Showing the Heinz Employee Auditorium and Recreation Room, October 6, 1909
Photographs of the H. J. Heinz factory -- including buildings, employees, and the manufacturing process -- were often taken and then modified for advertising and publications. This advertising layout features several modified photographs of a Christmas party in the auditorium, women in the recreation room, and the customer sampling room.
- Advertising Layout Photograph Showing the Heinz Employee Rooftop Garden, April 10, 1912 - Photographs of the H.J. Heinz factory -- including buildings, employees, transportation methods, and the manufacturing process -- were often taken and then modified for advertising and publications. This advertising layout features a modified photograph of the women's rooftop garden. This photo promoted the recreational activities available to employees.
- April 10, 1912
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Advertising Layout Photograph Showing the Heinz Employee Rooftop Garden, April 10, 1912
Photographs of the H.J. Heinz factory -- including buildings, employees, transportation methods, and the manufacturing process -- were often taken and then modified for advertising and publications. This advertising layout features a modified photograph of the women's rooftop garden. This photo promoted the recreational activities available to employees.
- The Heinz Ocean Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1904 - The Heinz Ocean Pier, opened 1898, was the Heinz Company's costliest and most ambitious venture. It is here that the "57 Varieties" slogan became synonymous with the company. Open year-round, the Pier included product displays, free samples, slide lectures of the company's Pittsburgh plant, an impressive art collection, and free pickle pins. A hurricane destroyed the building in 1944.
- 1904
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The Heinz Ocean Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1904
The Heinz Ocean Pier, opened 1898, was the Heinz Company's costliest and most ambitious venture. It is here that the "57 Varieties" slogan became synonymous with the company. Open year-round, the Pier included product displays, free samples, slide lectures of the company's Pittsburgh plant, an impressive art collection, and free pickle pins. A hurricane destroyed the building in 1944.
- "Harper's Bazar," Vol. 1, November 1867-December 1868 -
- 02 November 1867-26 December 1868
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"Harper's Bazar," Vol. 1, November 1867-December 1868
- Leisure Suit, 1974-1976 - The leisure suit has become emblematic of the 1970s. Their popularity stemmed from diverse colorways, versatile mix-and-match jackets, shirts, and pants, and the comfortable, relaxed fit. They were considered fashionable across class, race, age, and gender lines; even President Gerald Ford was photographed wearing one in 1975. However, the look went out of style by the end of the decade.
- 1974-1976
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Leisure Suit, 1974-1976
The leisure suit has become emblematic of the 1970s. Their popularity stemmed from diverse colorways, versatile mix-and-match jackets, shirts, and pants, and the comfortable, relaxed fit. They were considered fashionable across class, race, age, and gender lines; even President Gerald Ford was photographed wearing one in 1975. However, the look went out of style by the end of the decade.