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Herman Miller ESU: Eames Storage Units

This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to the Eames Storage Units (E. S. U. ) designed by Charles Eames. This brochure states how Eames Storage Units represented a frank and forthright answer to a permanent and basic furniture need. The pieces are attractive, durable cabinets, cases and desks that are modestly priced. The literature goes on to state that "the pieces are plated steel uprights supporting plastic-coated plywood shelves and s…

Herman Miller Storage Unites designed by Charles Eames

This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Storage Units and Desks designed by Charles Eames. The literature states that these products represent a frank and forthright answer to a permanent and basic furniture need: attractive, durable cabinets and cases that are modestly priced. Plated steel uprights support plastic-coated plywood shelves and stain resistant wood or plastic coated tops. Crossed metal struts or lacquered masonite panels …

Wayne State University; Buildings; Bonstelle Theatre

Originally Temple Beth-El this image is a street view of the building when it was still a place of worship. Albert Kahn Architect, 1903, alterations by C. Howard Crane, 1925.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Bonstelle Theatre

Circa 1950s. Originally Temple Beth-El this image is a street view of the entrance after it was redesigned into Wayne University Theatre. The image advertises the 59/60 season. Albert Kahn Architect, 1903, alterations by C. Howard Crane, 1925.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Bonstelle Theatre

Circa 1950s. Originally Temple Beth-El this image is a street view of the entrance after it was redesigned into Wayne University Theatre. The image advertises the 59/60 season. Albert Kahn Architect, 1903, alterations by C. Howard Crane, 1925.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Bonstelle Theatre

Circa 1950s. Originally Temple Beth-El this image is a street view of the entrance after it was redesigned into Wayne University Theatre. The image advertises the 59/60 season. Albert Kahn Architect, 1903, alterations by C. Howard Crane, 1925.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Bonstelle Theatre

Circa 1950s. Originally Temple Beth-El this image is a street view of the building after it was redesigned into Wayne University Theatre. Albert Kahn Architect, 1903, alterations by C. Howard Crane, 1925.

1933 version of the "Brown Bomber"

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of the 1933 version of the "Brown Bomber," left side view, top folded. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Macauley speedster, note alterations on 1933 version: full front fenders; high peaked crowns, full deading, skirts, pontoon rear fenders; high peaked crowns, beading around wheel openings, "Packard Twelve" hub caps, twin tail lights with vee lenses; tops of rims repeat, Packard radiator shape theme, radio antenna beneath running board.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Bonstelle Theatre

Circa 1950s. Originally Temple Beth-El this print is contact sheet that contains four images. Two of the images are of the Bonstelle Theater when it was still the Temple Beth-El. A third image is of the Old City Hall located in Downtown Detroit (razed). The fourth image is of a library/conference room (location unknown). Albert Kahn Architect, 1903, alterations by C. Howard Crane, 1925.

Toni Swanger Papers. Box 5, Folder 32, Scanned Document Group 02

1933 version of the "Brown Bomber" with Edward Macauley

8x10 black and white, sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of the 1933 version of the "Brown Bomber," three-quarter rear left side view, top folded, Edward Macauley pictured at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Macauley speedster, note alterations on 1933 version: full front fenders; high peaked crowns, full deading, skirts, pontoon rear fenders; high peaked crowns, beading around wheel openings, "Packard Twelve" hub caps, twin tail lights with vee lenses; tops of rims repeat Pa…

Toni Swanger Papers. Box 7, Folder 02, Scanned Document Group 03

Herman Miller 230-N

This Storage Unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a black laminate over plywood top. The drawer fronts match the top and are two light-tone dimpled wood panels with open black laminate over a plywood shelf. The frame consists of six zinc metal legs and crossbars to match. The sides are red laminated micarta. The top shelf is completely open, whereas the bottom shelf is enclosed with solid panels and sliding doors to provide protected accessible space. Price History: 1952: $…