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- File, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, circa 1920 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. For his 13th birthday, he received a pocket watch which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often fixed watches for friends and neighbors. Clocks and watches -- and their repair -- remained a lifelong hobby for him.
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
File, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, circa 1920
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. For his 13th birthday, he received a pocket watch which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often fixed watches for friends and neighbors. Clocks and watches -- and their repair -- remained a lifelong hobby for him.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Screwdrivers and Files, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Screwdrivers and Files, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- Hoof Rasp -
- Collections - Artifact
Hoof Rasp
- File, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878 - Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- 1876-1878
- Collections - Artifact
File, Used by Henry Ford for Watch Repair, 1876-1878
Watches were some of the first machines to catch Henry Ford's interest. He received a pocket watch for his 13th birthday which he quickly took apart -- and then put back together in perfect working order. Young Ford often repaired watches for friends and neighbors. He never charged for his services; the experience he gained was reward enough.
- File Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969 - Vixen file holders are great tools for car customizers. Tightening or loosening the turnbuckle adjusts the file's contour, allowing the customizer to smooth the body lead to achieve just the right look. This Vixen holder and file was used by Detroit's Alexander Brothers. About 60 unique, fully-customized cars rolled out of Larry and Mike's shop between 1957 and 1959.
- 1957-1969
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File Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969
Vixen file holders are great tools for car customizers. Tightening or loosening the turnbuckle adjusts the file's contour, allowing the customizer to smooth the body lead to achieve just the right look. This Vixen holder and file was used by Detroit's Alexander Brothers. About 60 unique, fully-customized cars rolled out of Larry and Mike's shop between 1957 and 1959.
- Dental File Used in Dr. Sullivan Jackson's Dental Office, Selma, Alabama -
- 1950-1969
- Collections - Artifact
Dental File Used in Dr. Sullivan Jackson's Dental Office, Selma, Alabama
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Wood Chisels and Folding Rulers, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Wood Chisels and Folding Rulers, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- File Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969 - This file was used by Larry and Mike Alexander at their Detroit, Michigan, custom car shop. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- 1957-1969
- Collections - Artifact
File Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969
This file was used by Larry and Mike Alexander at their Detroit, Michigan, custom car shop. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- File Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969 - This custom-made file was used by Larry and Mike Alexander at their Detroit, Michigan, custom car shop. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- 1957-1969
- Collections - Artifact
File Used in Automobile Customizing, 1957-1969
This custom-made file was used by Larry and Mike Alexander at their Detroit, Michigan, custom car shop. The "A Brothers," as they were commonly called, were among the best-known car customizers of the 1950s and '60s.
- Saw, 1900-1920 -
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Saw, 1900-1920