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- Larkin Company Trade Catalog, "A Practical Plan of Saving: The Larkin Idea of Factory-To-Family Dealing," circa 1906 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- circa 1906
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Larkin Company Trade Catalog, "A Practical Plan of Saving: The Larkin Idea of Factory-To-Family Dealing," circa 1906
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- Sideboard (Crookhaven), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Sideboard (Crookhaven), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Rohde Sideboard, 1941-1942 - In the early 1930s, industrial designer Gilbert Rohde spurred the American furniture industry's transition from historical revivals to a modern aesthetic. By 1941, he believed that improved economic conditions justified the reintroduction of restrained decorative elements to modern furniture. This sideboard, part of the high-end Paldao series, features clean lines, antique-finish brass pulls, and leatherette upholstered legs.
- 1941-1942
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Rohde Sideboard, 1941-1942
In the early 1930s, industrial designer Gilbert Rohde spurred the American furniture industry's transition from historical revivals to a modern aesthetic. By 1941, he believed that improved economic conditions justified the reintroduction of restrained decorative elements to modern furniture. This sideboard, part of the high-end Paldao series, features clean lines, antique-finish brass pulls, and leatherette upholstered legs.
- Sideboard, Designed by Sydney R. Burleigh, 1885-1895 - Artist Sydney Burleigh, a leading member of the Arts and Crafts movement in Rhode Island, created this remarkably elegant sideboard in the late 1800s. Its simple lines, flush surfaces, painted panels, and handcrafted construction contrasted with the overly ornate and machine-made furniture of the period. Burleigh used this sideboard in his Providence, Rhode Island, studio.
- 1885-1895
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Sideboard, Designed by Sydney R. Burleigh, 1885-1895
Artist Sydney Burleigh, a leading member of the Arts and Crafts movement in Rhode Island, created this remarkably elegant sideboard in the late 1800s. Its simple lines, flush surfaces, painted panels, and handcrafted construction contrasted with the overly ornate and machine-made furniture of the period. Burleigh used this sideboard in his Providence, Rhode Island, studio.
- Credenza, 1990 -
- 1990
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Credenza, 1990
- Sideboard, 1790-1815 -
- 1790-1815
- Collections - Artifact
Sideboard, 1790-1815
- Guest Dining Room on Freighter "Henry Ford II," April 14, 1925 - Henry Ford had two ore freighters built in 1924 and named them after his grandsons, Henry Ford II and Benson Ford. The ships plied the Great Lakes, transporting raw materials to and from Ford's River Rouge manufacturing complex. Both ships could also accommodate guests, typically Ford family or Ford Motor Company executives. Guests would eat meals in a well-appointed dining room.
- April 14, 1925
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Guest Dining Room on Freighter "Henry Ford II," April 14, 1925
Henry Ford had two ore freighters built in 1924 and named them after his grandsons, Henry Ford II and Benson Ford. The ships plied the Great Lakes, transporting raw materials to and from Ford's River Rouge manufacturing complex. Both ships could also accommodate guests, typically Ford family or Ford Motor Company executives. Guests would eat meals in a well-appointed dining room.
- Sideboard, 1925-1930 -
- 1925-1930
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Sideboard, 1925-1930
- Sideboard, 1806-1810 -
- 1806-1810
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Sideboard, 1806-1810
- Sideboard with Carving by Samuel McIntire, circa 1795-1805 -
- circa 1795-1805
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Sideboard with Carving by Samuel McIntire, circa 1795-1805