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Rats at the soda fountain
TitleRats at the soda fountain
Date1945-04
SubjectSoda fountains.
DescriptionAdvertising.Two rats drinking from a soda fountain spigot. Unidentified location. Client: A & B Exte...
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Nobil Shoe Store display
TitleNobil Shoe Store display
Date1944-02-26
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window display of women's shoes and purses at Nobil Shoe Store, 201 South Burdick. Clie...
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Woman in fur coat holding flag and cup with hockey player figure
TitleWoman in fur coat holding flag and cup with hockey player figure
Date1942-08-19
SubjectFur garments
DescriptionAdvertising. Woman wearing raccoon fur hat and coat with flower corsage, holding what appears to be ...
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Awrey Bakeries wooden letters 2
TitleAwrey Bakeries wooden letters 2
Date1939-02-25
SubjectBakery -- Livonia (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Wooden letters “FAMOUS AWREY QUALITY.” Advertising for Awrey Bakeries, Livo...
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Awrey Bakeries wooden letters 1
TitleAwrey Bakeries wooden letters 1
Date1939-02-25
SubjectBakery -- Livonia (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Wooden letters spelling ""BAKERIES."" Advertising for Awrey Bakeries, Livonia, Michigan...
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Awrey Bakeries wooden windmill
TitleAwrey Bakeries wooden windmill
Date1939-02-25
SubjectBakery -- Livonia (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Wooden windmill logo for Awrey Bakeries, Livonia, Michigan. Client: Awrey Bakeries (Pho...
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Window display of men
TitleWindow display of men's accessories
Date1939-02-10
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window display featuring belts and suspenders at Kooi-Knapper Company, 128-130 N. Burdi...
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Kalamazoo Pant Company window display
TitleKalamazoo Pant Company window display
Date1964-08-13
SubjectBoy's clothing -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window ""Back to School"" display at Jud Knappers Boy's Store, 143 North Burdick, featu...
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Epoxy glue tubes in packaging
TitleEpoxy glue tubes in packaging
Date1969-02
SubjectAdvertising
DescriptionAdvertising. US Plywood Weldwood Epoxy Glue in packaging. Client: US Plywood Corporation. (Photogra...
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Packaging of canned goods
TitlePackaging of canned goods
Date1939-02-21
SubjectAdvertising
DescriptionAdvertising. Sample case of Randall's canned chicken products. Labels by Artcraft Engraving Company....
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Display of Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures
TitleDisplay of Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures
Date1947-03-11
SubjectFishing lures
DescriptionAdvertising. Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures box display, featuring Gets ‘Em All—Big or...
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Display of post-war packaging
TitleDisplay of post-war packaging
Date1944-02-01
SubjectDisplay of merchandise
DescriptionAdvertising. Shelf display highlighting post-War packaging for various products, including Bordenâ...
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Commercial transportation trucks on display
TitleCommercial transportation trucks on display
Date1949-04-12
SubjectTrucks - Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Three trucks in commercial garage photographed for ""Diamond T"" article. Location prob...
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Two boys modeling pants on a boat
TitleTwo boys modeling pants on a boat
Date1958-08
SubjectSailboats
DescriptionAdvertising. Two teenaged boys on small sail boat at Gull Lake modeling pants. Client: Kalamazoo Pan...
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Can of wood finishing product
TitleCan of wood finishing product
Date1969-01
SubjectUnited States Plywood Corporation
DescriptionAdvertising. U.S. Plywood Deep Finish Interior, Firzite, wood finish. Client: U.S. Plywood Corporati...
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Canned Michigan peaches
TitleCanned Michigan peaches
Date1958-09
SubjectCanned peaches -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of canned Michigan Made Peaches. Client: National Food Company (Photographic Nega...
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Bus with advertising sign - WKMI Radio
TitleBus with advertising sign - WKMI Radio
Date1957-07
SubjectRadio stations -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of bus with advertising sign. ""WKMI 1360 KC, Music, Sports, News."" Client: Ray ...
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Bus with advertising sign - Carling Black Label Beer
TitleBus with advertising sign - Carling Black Label Beer
Date1957-07
SubjectRay Vickerstaff Advertising Company -- Toledo (OH)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of bus with advertising sign, Carling Black Label Beer. Client: Ray Vickerstaff A...
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Photo montage of steelworkers
TitlePhoto montage of steelworkers
Date1944-09-11
SubjectIndustries -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. People Working. Photo of layout for montage for Process Steel Company. Most views of ma...
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Empty dog cages
TitleEmpty dog cages
Date1969-06
SubjectDogs - equipment and supplies
DescriptionAdvertising. Empty dog cages. Client: Unifab Corporation. Kalamazoo, MI. June 1969. (Photographic Ne...
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Exhibit for frozen food boxes
TitleExhibit for frozen food boxes
Date1945-05-21
SubjectSutherland Paper Company -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exhibit for Sutherland Paper Company features ""Space Saver Locker Box"" and ""Space Sa...
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Kindy Optical storefront
TitleKindy Optical storefront
Date1945-07-30
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exterior of Kindy Optical Store at 323 S. Burdick includes neon sign and partial facade...
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Paris Cleaners building sign
TitleParis Cleaners building sign
Date1958-07
SubjectLaundries -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exterior of Paris Cleaners, 508 W. Crosstown Parkway, includes neon sign. Client: Mulho...
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Snack bar vending machines
TitleSnack bar vending machines
Date1957-07
SubjectVending machines
DescriptionAdvertising. Kalamazoo Catering and Vending, Inc. Vending Machines at St. Regis Paper Company, inclu...
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Kalamazoo Laundry Diaper Service truck
TitleKalamazoo Laundry Diaper Service truck
Date1940-01-10
SubjectTrucks -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Kalamazoo Laundry Company Diaper Service truck, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Client: Kalamazoo ...
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