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Chevrolet Factory, Flint

6.5x9.5 black and white photograph of workers on the sidewalk outside the Chevrolet factory

Chevrolet Factory Entrance

6.5x9.5 black and white photograph of workers on stairs entering the Chevrolet factory

Packard dealership, Boise, Idaho, 1938

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a Packard dealership, front of building, car parked on street in front, top of building reads "Motor Center, Packard Motor Cars, Shire Motors, Inc.," car coming out of "washing" door, car on lift in "lubrication center." Inscribed on photo back: dealers, Packard Boise, Idaho 1938, dealer establishments.

1907 Packard 30 Model U with male driver and 3 male admirers

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1907 Packard 30 Model U parked on bricks, with male driver, and three male admirers. Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 30-horsepower, windshield, unusual top (homemade), motometer, trunk carried on platform at rear, dual spare tires carried at rear, the driver is identified as Lysle Fink a Packard used car salesman in an attached article.

1938 Packard one-twenty final assembly line

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of several 1938 Packards coming down final assembly line, several workers around each car. Inscribed on photo back: 1938 Packard 120 final assembly line.

Packard painting department, 1938

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of the 1938 Packard painting department, several cars lined up under heat lamps and ventilation hoods. Inscribed on photo back: 1938 Packard manufacturing scenes.

1907 Packard 30 Model U "Still a Winner"

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1907 Packard 30 Model U parked on road, decorated with eight small American flags, painted on hood "500,000 miles 1907 Packard." Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 30-horsepower, 108-inch wheelbase, 2-person special runabout body, windshield, motometer, special drum type electric head lamps, 1937 Ohio license plate #3049, spare tire carried at rear, April 4th, 1938; Inner Circle article attached.

1932 Packard club sedan for sale

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard three-quarter front view, parked on grass, for sale signs in front windshield read (left): "902 club sedan "Appearance reconditioned" $195.00," (right): "902 club sedan as is $195.00." Inscribed on photo back: Packard 902, ninth series eight, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person club sedan (body type #506), note pelican radiator cap emblem, painted radiator shell & shutters, one painted trumpet horn, 1938 Mi…

Herman Miller Dining Table

This Dining Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal tubular base and frame. The base is two squares with bent chrome metal tubes connected on either side by the same metal tubing and bent at the connections. The top has slightly burled extensions that fold out towards ends to open and inward to close. An East Indian Laurel veneer covers the top and has a soft brush chromium fabric finish. Under the table can be found the inscription '10942'. Price History …

Hat, 1930-1938

This hat was owned by Elizabeth Parke Firestone. 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.

Women's silver leather sandals from the 1930s

Woman's silver leather sandals with closed toe and heel, and open sides. The shoes have a strap buckle across the top. The leather is ridged and gives the effect of gathers across top of the front. Thick, 2 3/4" heel. Labels: Made exclusively for Metatarsal Footrest Shop, N.Y., and Foot Security, Supports the Metatarsal.

Women's navy blue wool coat from the late 1930s to mid 1940s

Woman's navy blue wool coat in a below-the-knee length. The princess line coat is single breasted, and its front seams end in pleats on the breast and skirt. The long narrow sleeves are decorated with a large triangular panel of drawn thread work. The coat has a false collar of drawn thread, wide padded shoulders, and six large buttons with a faint wood grain. It is lined with navy taffeta. Label: Hattie Carnegie, Inc.

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Chevrolet Factory, Flint

Chevrolet Factory Entrance

Packard dealership, Boise, Idaho, 1938

1907 Packard 30 Model U with male driver and 3 male admirers

1938 Packard one-twenty final assembly line

Packard painting department, 1938

1907 Packard 30 Model U "Still a Winner"

1932 Packard club sedan for sale

Herman Miller Dining Table

Hat, 1930-1938

Women's silver leather sandals from the 1930s

Women's navy blue wool coat from the late 1930s to mid 1940s

Colleges; University of Michigan; Buildings; Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

Colleges; University of Michigan; Buildings; Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

Boys Club of Michigan; New Building. Livernois & Michigan. Frank Couzens breaking ground for new Boys Club of Detroit.

Boys Club of Michigan; New Building. Livernois & Michigan. Frank Couzens breaking ground for new Boys Club of Detroit.

Rentie, Chester; Colored Mayor of Detroit. With: John Woodward, colored mayor of Pontiac.

Colleges; University of Michigan; Buildings; Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

Nichols, Mr. & Mrs. Ivan; Hillsdale County. Parents of triplets & three sets of twins.

Colleges; University of Michigan; Buildings; Rackham School of Graduate Studies.