In the late 1970s, Chrysler designed a small but spacious van that looked and handled like a station wagon. Introduced in late 1983, the Dodge Caravan was a major success. Strong sales helped Chrysler ...

The view master was first introduced at the New York World's Fair (1939-1940.) Made by Sawyer's Photo Services, the device showed stereoscopic three-dimensional pictures. Originally intended as an ...

Mrs. Elizabeth Lord Lakeman, who was born 1767 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and died 1862 in Hallowell, Maine used this pillow, pattern and bobbins to make bobbin lace most of her life. Mrs. Lakeman ...

Red sequin dress worn by Dustin Hoffman in the 1982 film Tootsie. Sydney Pollack directed and acted in this romantic comedy about an unsuccessful actor masquerading as a woman in order to land an ...

Object Name: riflerifle, bolt actionOther Terms: rifle; Firearms; Center Fire; 7.62 Mm; Rifled; 06; 6A; 05 ...

Measurements: overall, scabbard: 1 in x 4 1/4 in x 35 1/8 in; 2.54 cm x 10.795 cm x 89.2175 cmoverall, saber: 3 3/4 in x 5 in x 40 5/8 in; 9.525 cm x 12.7 cm x 103.1875 cm ...

Blue navy dungaree pants and lighter blue shirt. White cotton cap. General History Navy enlisted personnel wore the popular and functional denim dungarees. In 1852 a white cover was added to the soft, ...

This is the first production car that Alexander Winton sold. One of America’s earliest automobile manufacturers, Winton had repaired and sold bicycles in the 1890s, then began producing gasoline cars ...

This lesson plan outlines topics for short research projects and classroom performances related to the Mexican War. Have students select individuals connected to the Mexican War, perform research, and ...

“There is a big difference between a wit and a comic. A wit is someone who uses bigger words to get smaller laughs.” In the history of American comedy, Phyllis Diller is a unique trailblazer. Her ...