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This collection brings together museum grade historical objects prepared for visual storytelling. Rooted in Detroit’s industrial and domestic past, each artifact is curated within a larger material system and preserved for camera ready use. Objects are available for editorial, stage, film, and institutional loan, offering authenticity that cannot be replicated.
Interwar (1925-1945)
Sulfanilamide Packet and Ointment Tin
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, military history interpretation, or medical history research. U.S. Military First Aid Group (Pouch, Sulfanilamide Packet, and Ointment Tin) United States c. 1940s (World War II era) Canvas, paper, steel, medicinal compound residue Dating This three-part grouping dates to the World War II period (circa 1940s) . The olive drab canvas pouch stamped “U.S.” is characteristic of standard-issue American mi
Harry Blide Check Protector
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research on early twentieth-century financial security systems, or approved placement. Harry Blide Check Protector Machine United States, c. 1920–1940 Enamel-coated metal housing, mechanical stamping system, numeric dial plate, paper feed tray Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a Harry Blide check protector machine , dating approximately to circa 1920–1940 , within the early to mid-tw
Rite-a-Note
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Rite A Note Pocket Memorandum Case United States c. 1910s–1930s Brass, Notepad, Pencil Object Description and Materials This object is a Rite A Note pocket memorandum case , a compact, portable writing tool designed to carry paper and pencil together within a protective metal enclosure. The case is constructed from pressed brass or brass-plated steel , evident in it
Safe-Guard Check Writer — Model S
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research on financial security devices, or approved placement. Safe-Guard Check Writer — Model S (The Todd Company) United States, c. late 1920s–mid 1930s Cast metal housing with enamel finish, steel internal mechanism, mechanical numbering dial, hand-crank embossing lever Serial Number: 162914 Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a Safe-Guard Check Writer, Model S , manufactured by Th
George Bent Co. Sewing Stand Stool
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research on early twentieth-century domestic labor and sewing culture, or approved placement. George Bent Co. Sewing Stand Stool Manufactured by George Bent Company, Gardner, Massachusetts United States, 1932 Turned wood construction, integrated storage compartment, upholstered lid Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a sewing stand stool manufactured by the George Bent Company , a well
Interwar Vanity Set
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research on early twentieth-century domestic vanity culture, or approved placement. Interwar Vanity Mirror and Silverplate Basket Set United States or Europe c. 1925–1940 Nickel-plated or chrome-plated metal mirror, pressed or cast metal frame; silverplate basket with pierced lattice body and applied decorative motifs Dating & Attribution This grouping consists of a freestanding adjustable vanity mi
Wire-Rim Eyeglasses
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research on optical technology, or approved placement . Wire-Rim Eyeglasses with Case United States or Europe, c. 1920–1940 Gold-filled metal wire frame, glass lenses, adjustable nose pads, velvet-lined hard case Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a pair of wire-rim eyeglasses , likely dating to the early twentieth century , approximately circa 1920–1940 . The dating is supported by
Musical Powder Box
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research on domestic vanity culture and novelty mechanical objects, or approved placement. Mechanical Music Box Vanity Tin United States or Europe, c. 1938–1955 Embossed metal powder container with integrated mechanical music box movement, brass base, stamped patent reference Patent Reference: U.S. Patent 2,009,804 Stamped Base Number: 2009804 Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a musi
Esquire Shoe Care Chest
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, design history research, or approved placement. Esquire Shoe Care Chest (with Brushes and Polish) United States, c. 1948–1958 Stained wood case with printed label, horsehair brushes, cotton polishing cloth, metal tin polish Note: Missing one original dauber (dobber); otherwise complete. Dating & Attribution This object is identified as an Esquire Shoe Care Chest , manufactured in the United States
Chicago Pencil Sharpener
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Chicago Automatic Pencil Sharpener (Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company) United States (Chicago, Illinois), c. 1910–1935 Cast metal body with enamel finish, steel internal gearing, hand-crank mechanism Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a hand-cranked Chicago Automatic Pencil Sharpener , produced by the Automatic Pencil Sharpener Company (APSCO) of Ch
National Washboard co. Atlantic no. 510
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Atlantic No. 510 Glass Washboard Date late 1940s–early 1950s United States; Wood and glass. Dating & Attribution This washboard is best dated to the late 1940s through early 1950s, based on branding, material choice, and manufacturing geography. The board is clearly marked “Atlantic No. 510 – National Washboard Co. – Chicago / Memphis.” The National Washboard Company
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