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- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard sedan parked in driveway, three-quarter right side view, couple sitting in front seat. Inscribed on photo back: Packard's new luxury hardtop model, this completely restyled Packard 400 is the newest hardtop entry in the luxury car field for 1955, in addition to its new exterior styling, the 1955 Packard features torsion level ride, a dramatic new suspension system which eliminates customary coil and leaf springs, but instead uses long torsion bars interconnecting the front and rear wheels, the Packard 400 is powered by a new 260-horsepower V-8 engine, both the new Packard and 1955 model Clipper lines of cars will have their public announcement in dealer showrooms the week of January 17.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1936 Packard with a trailer hitched to back, three-quarter front right view, couple standing at passenger door. Inscribed on photo back: 1936 Packard one twenty, model 120-B, fourteenth series, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 120-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type # 993). Note 1937 California license plate # 2S-324. All set - Mady Correll bids Harvey Stephens, Paramount actor, farewell as he prepares to drive to Elmira, N.Y. for the National Soaring contest. Stephen's ship, the "Little Buckaroo," attached to his car, makes the trip in a specially designed trailer. Original photo by A.B. Laing, Hollywood, Calif.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard right side elevation view, top folded, interior visible. Inscribed on photo back: experimental, 1932 Packard eight, ninth series, model 902, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe roadster (body type #509), prototype; labeled model 933.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- This two piece dress may have been worn as a wedding gown or was part of a trousseau. It is made of gold-color silk satin, and the bodice is boned with deep points front and back. It has a laced center front closing with elbow length sleeves. The deep "U" neckline is filled with ecru lace and embroidered net, and has fringed ruching. There is lace around bottom of the bodice and at the sleeves. The bustle-back skirt has a very long train with irregular pleats. The front hem has pleated, up-turned curves. The dress has a draped panel at its left side, and is lined with buckram. There is a hook-and-eye closure at the waist. The bodice is labeled Newcomb Endicott, Detroit. It was possibly worn by Kate Bock of Battle Creek, who married George W. Tanner of Indianapolis, October 2, 1882.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Notes:
- The electronic version of this item was provided by the Wayne State University Library System and is freely accessible through the Wayne State University Libraries Digital Collections.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Eloise Ramsey Collection of Literature for Young People
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white print copied from glass negative of a 1906 Packard 24 Model S. Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 24-horsepower, 108-inch wheelbase, 2-person runabout with rumble seat fitted with fabric seat covers, three-quarter right side view.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1914 Packard 2-38 left side, top folded. Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 38-horsepower, 140-inch wheelbase, series second 38, 6-person special touring car, body by Fisher, features unique to this car: old-type top, no coupe pillar, phaeton-runabouts style rear fenders, doors less rounded, no door monogram panel, windshield different from other 2-38 models, no vent under glass, straight line body rail, curves up behind rear seat, oval rear window.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1914 Packard 2-38 left side, top folded, with storage trunks and cases in front. Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 38-horsepower, 140-inch wheelbase, series second 38, 6-person salon touring car.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1917 Packard two-toned, three-quarter right front view, back quarter collapsed. Inscribed on photo back: 12-cylinder, 88-horsepower, 135-inch wheelbase, 2-35 second series twin six, 6-person landaulet (body type #162).
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1918 Packard left side view, no cover on spare tire, back tires and spare have diamond-shaped treads, top raised. Inscribed on photo back: 2-person runabout.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry