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Army; Aero; Aircraft; Attack Planes. from Barksdale Field, La. at Selfridge Field
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Spain; Royal Family; Prince Don Juan & Wife, Princess Maria De La Esperanza
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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1935 Packard limousine parked in front of La Consolidada S.A.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1935 Packard three-quarter left front view, male chauffeur, male standing by car, parked in front of La Consolidada S.A. Inscribed on photo back: Packard twelve, model 1208, twelfth series, 12-cylinder, 175-horsepower, 144-inch wheelbase, 7-person limousine (body type #835), note 6-wheel equipment, special radiator cap/hood ornament, bumper guards, special paint, 1935 Distrito Federal (Mexico) license plate #D25-306, reflectors mounted over l…
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1935 Packard commercial sedans outside of Schoen Mortuary, New Orleans, La.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of four 1935 Packards lined up on street, right side views, two men in white suits exchanging paperwork, railroad tracks in foreground. Inscribed on photo back: each car a 1935 Packard eight, model 1202, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 139-inch wheelbase, 8-person commercial sedan (body type #814), fleet of four Packards operated by Schoen Mortuary, New Orleans, La.
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Aero; Airports; Detroit City Airport. Control Room Tower; Arthur Watters
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Aero; Airports; Detroit City Airport. Control Room Tower; Arthur Watters
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Aero; Airports; Detroit City Airport. Control Room Tower; Arthur Watters
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Aero; Airports; Detroit City Airport. Control Room Tower; Arthur Watters
Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Wayne State University; Buildings; Old Main; Recent
Circa 1930s. Exterior image of Old Main viewed from behind and to the side of building from upper floor of building most likely on Merrick Avenue west of Second Avenue. Several buildings and streets are labeled (Detroit Public Library, Maccabees Bldg, Webster Hall). Malcomson and Higginbotham, 1896. Originally Central High School, Old Main is Wayne State’s place of origin and now a university icon. The stately Romanesque Revival composition is softened by the buff-colored brick. Under the leade…
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Shoes, 1925-1935
Mrs. Firestone likely had these custom made to match a specific outfit, now gone. These likely date to the early 1930s.Born in Decatur, Illinois in 1897 Elizabeth Parke married Harvey S. Firestone Jr., son of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founder Harvey S. Firestone, in 1921.Once described by a friend as, "the most luxurious woman in the history of luxury," Elizabeth Parke Firestone's clothing collection illustrates her impeccable taste in fashion.
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Shoes, 1935-1940
This is one of the few pairs of high heeled shoes in our collection that date from the later 1930s. Mrs. Firestone likely had them custom made to match a specific outfit, now gone. Born in Decatur, Illinois in 1897 Elizabeth Parke married Harvey S. Firestone Jr., son of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founder Harvey S. Firestone, in 1921.Once described by a friend as, "the most luxurious woman in the history of luxury," Elizabeth Parke Firestone's clothing collection illustrates her impeccable…
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Women's black suede and patent leather pumps from the late '20s or early '30s
A pair of woman's black suede and patent leather pumps. The shoes are trimmed with patent leather pleats. Label: Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Women's black suede shoes from the late 1930s or early 1940s
This pair of woman's black suede shoes has leather heels and toes. The toes are a rounded-square shape, and the shoes have T-straps, side buckles, and 2 1/2" heels. Label: Fashion Step, TradeMark Flexible Shoes, Smart Style, Arch Comfort, Metatarsal Cushion.
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Evening gown of ecru lace from the 1930s
This women's evening gown of ecru lace with ecru chiffon underskirt is sleeveless with wide shoulder straps and a scoop neckline front and back. It has a wide lace collar or ruffle with a scalloped edge which covers the bodice front and back. The plain, flared skirt is ankle length. It has a wide suede belt covered by the same ecru lace, with a rhinestone buckle. There is a loose, waist length jacket with short sleeves having wide mink fur cuffs. It is scalloped around the entire edge and …
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Rosewood Pin, about 1940
An inexpensive piece of jewelry perhaps worn by a young girl or young lady.Scotty dogs became popular whenFranklin Delano Roosevelt was in the White House as his Scotty, Fala, became a great favorite.Likely worn by the donor's daughter, who would have been in her teens in the 1940s.
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Shoes, 1935-1950
Mrs. Firestone likely used these comfortable shoes for casual wear or travel. Born in Decatur, Illinois in 1897 Elizabeth Parke married Harvey S. Firestone Jr., son of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founder Harvey S. Firestone, in 1921.Once described by a friend as, "the most luxurious woman in the history of luxury," Elizabeth Parke Firestone's clothing collection illustrates her impeccable taste in fashion.
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Women's brown and beige leather shoes from the 1930s
A pair of woman's brown and beige leather shoes with 2" heels, and brown lace ties. The tongue and shoe insteps are beige. The right shoe is marked inside with crossed S's, and The Stetson Shoe.
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1935 Packard phaeton in front of the Detroit Yacht Club
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1935 Packard three-quarter right side view, top folded, Detroit Yacht Club in background. Inscribed on photo back: Packard eight, model 1201, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person phaeton (body type #811).
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1935 Packard all weather cabriolet, nine-tenths left side view
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1935 Packard nine-tenths left side view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard eight, model 1201, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5/7-person all weather cabriolet (modified formal sedan, body type #812), conversion by Derham.
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1935 Packard sedan, nine-tenths left side view
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1935 Packard nine-tenths left side view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard eight, model 1201, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #813).