Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Second card of a six trade card set from the Michigan Stove Company advertising Garland Stoves and Ranges, entitled "Before & After Marriage In Five Acts," drawn by Cassius M. Coolidge and copyrighted by George M. Hayes. On the recto is an image of a man sitting in a chair and looking longingly at a picture of a woman he is holding in front of himself at eye level. In the lower left corner of the recto is an image of a woman in a pink blouse and tan skirt holding a book and reclining on a couch. The card's title, "I'm in Love," is printed in the bottom right corner of the recto. Printed on the verso is damaged advertising copy stating "To love is a very funny thing, it makes some laugh while others sing; Your feelings cannot be described, [...] thinking of your future bride. [...] a Garland [...] prove to be wise, [...] scotte" you'll be [...] all your lives."
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained several booklet pages and an 8-page letter and that was written by Edwin W. Abbott. The front of the envelope is addressed in handwriting to "The Mayor of the City of Detroit, Jan. 1st 2001, Suburbs of the [City of] Detroit of 1901, By E. W. Abbott." The return address of the Executive Office of the Mayor is printed in the upper left corner of the envelope.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, facing north towards a ferry in the Detroit River. Commercial buildings and pedestrians line the street.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- J.L. Hudson trade card advertising the company's move from the Detroit Opera House building, to their new location at 141, 143, and 145 Woodward Avenue. The recto is printed with an image of a stork walking with a folded umbrella and basket under her wing, and a bonnet on her head. "J.L. Hudson, Clothier, Detroit Opera House Building," is printed along the top. The verso is printed with the text, "On or about April 1st we will remove to our new stores, 141, 143 &145 Woodward Ave. where we shall be pleased to receive our Friends and Customers. J.L. Hudson."
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- "Number 10, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co. First Mortgage, 5 Per Cent, $5000 Registered Gold Bond" (10 of 30). The bond is printed in printed in red, green, and black ink on white paper that is watermarked "Broun-Green Beaver Bond." It has a decorative engraved green border with engraved images at the top that depict Lady Liberty and other figures that represent American industry and a bountiful harvest. Black, Old-English style text shows the company name, "Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co." and lists the terms of the bond issuance and repayment. The bond has been signed by "Harris T. Dunbar, President," and "Frederick C. Slee, Secretary," and is dated March 15, 1904. The 20-year bonds were due for repayment on March 15, 1924. A round, embossed company seal is located near the lower left corner of the bond. The verso contains blank spaces which have handwritten text that show the date and name in whom the bond was registered along with the signature of the company Treasurer. Other handwritten text and notes showed subsequent bond ownership reassignments with signatures.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Mortgage document for John B. Wilson and Caroline M. Wilson to Daniel Scotten for $4500 for claim 726, the Peter Godfrey Farm, located between Fort Street and River Road, dated May 31, 1866.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned panoramic group portrait photo of the Detroit Police Department's Training School Class of January 1921. Seventy-six men pose in two rows, the front group on their knees, before the side of a large stone police station. Most men wear jackets and ties, aside from the uniformed police officer, presumably an instructor, in the back center. An inserted portrait of another uniformed officer is above the center of the image. Two addition men pose in the window of the building behind them. The caption below reads, "Detroit Police Department's Training School Class of Jan. 1921, Inspt. Fred Raymond in charge. Lt. Frost and Stg. Snowdon Instructors."
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting two men looking at the supply inventory laying on the floor within the Ford River Rouge Complex. Workers attach plates to the hull and framing near a bulkhead of an Eagle Boat in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22282-5-31-18 with a number 1 written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One letter, dated February 13, 1909, from Fleet Falconer Williams & Bovey, of Montreal, to Messrs. Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Company, of Buffalo. The letter is typewritten in blue ink on white paper that is watermarked "Superfine Linen Record" and has a shield emblem. The letter is a response to a previous letter from Dunbar & Sullivan concerning issuance of stock shares in the Abbey Effervescent Salt Company. An attached carbon copy letter dated February 20, 1909, from Dunbar & Sullivan seeks to clarify the number of stock shares which they own in the salt company.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting a woman standing in a snow covered field in a light-colored knit jacket, a full length dark skirt, mittens, and a hat. A building with a steeple topped with a cross is in the background on the left. On the right stands a building with a conical tower. "Minnie Baier, Jan 1918, Clinton Pauls, back of Wetsman's Store" handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society