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Danse du Scalp Des Indiens Meunitarris

Ken — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:46:38 +0000

New in our gallery and store: This engraving by Swedish artist Karl Bodmer shows a ceremonial dance of a large gorup of Hidatsa Indians, c. 1840. Text on the print reads, "Scalptanz der Mönnitarris. Danse du Scalp Des Indiens Meunitarris." Translated as, "Scalp Dance of the Moennitarris." Bodmer traveled in the American West from 1832 to 1834 with German explorer Maximilian zu Wied-Neuwied on his Missouri River expedition. [More Fine-Art Illustrations]

Patent for Studebaker V-Eight medallion

Ken — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:21:28 +0000

New in our gallery and store: A design patent for a V-Eight automobile medallion. Designed and filed by John D. Cuccio, this patent was assigned to the Studebaker Corporation. The patent was issued in 1952. [More Patent-Design Art]

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Patent for Harley Earl's La Salle

Ken — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:56:34 +0000

New in our gallery and storea: An automobile design by Harley J. Earl, who went on to design the original Corvette in 1953. This design patent for a La Salle was filed by Earl and assigned to the General Motors Corporation. The patent was issued in 1934. [More Patent-Design Art]

Patent for Mercury radiator ornament

Ken — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:51:49 +0000

New in our gallery and store: A design patent for a Mercury-themed automobile radiator ornament. This appears to be an after-market accessory and was designed and filed by Frederick W. Ehrlich. The patent was issued in 1927. [More Patent-Design Art]

Syphilis: Menace to Industry

Ken — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:27:43 +0000

New in our gallery and store: Illustrated in Chicago as part of the Illinois WPA Art Project, this health poster warns about the dangers of contracting Syphilis: "Syphilis. Menace to Industry. Dont [sic] Lose Your Pay." Circa 1940. [More Health and Safety Posters]

Jerry Brand crate label

Ken — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:52 +0000

New in our gallery and store: This fruit crate label was used on Jerry Brand, c. 1930s: "Jerry Brand. Produce of U.S.A. Packed and Shipped by T.O. Tomasello Co. Main Office Watsonville, Calif." Crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit and vegetable packer brands at the turn of the century. [More Fruit Crate Labels]

Sweet Lue Brand Louisiana Yams

Ken — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:42:26 +0000

New in our gallery and store: This fruit crate label was used on Sweet Lue Brand Louisiana Yams, c. 1930s: "Sweet Lue Brand Louisiana Yams Sweet Potatoes. Hand Selected. Hand Packed. Produce of U.S.A. Packed by DuPuis Produce Company. Breaux Bridge, Louisiana." Crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit and vegetable packer brands at the turn of the century. [More Fruit Crate Labels]

Coon Brand Sweet Potatoes

Ken — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:38:01 +0000

New in our gallery and store: This fruit crate label was used on Coon Sweet Potatoes, c. 1940s: "Coon Brand Porto Rican Sweet Potatoes. Louisiana Yam Sweet Potatoes. Packed and Shipped by La Haye Bros. Leonville, LA. Produce of U.S.A." Crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit and vegetable packer brands at the turn of the century. [More Fruit Crate Labels]

Stagecoach Orchards Fine Fruits

Ken — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:22:48 +0000

New in our gallery and store: This fruit crate label was used on Stagecoach Orchards Fine Fruits, c. 1950s: "Stagecoach Orchards Fine Fruits. Contents 4/5 Bushel. Produce of U.S.A. Grown, Packed and Shipped by Stagecoach Orchards, Old State Road. Medford, Oregon, U.S.A." Crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit and vegetable packer brands at the turn of the century. [More Fruit Crate labels]

Cousin Elmer Quality Vegetables

Ken — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:20:40 +0000

New in our gallery and store: This fruit crate label was used on Cousin Elmer Vegetables, c. 1940s: "Cousin Elmer Brand Quality Vegetables. Produce of U.S.A. Distributed by Silberman & Gerts, Inc. Main Office, Los Angeles, California." Crate labels were a frequent means of marketing fruit and vegetable packer brands at the turn of the century. [More Fruit Crate Labels]