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- How Do You Move a Photo Studio? - In 2021, The Henry Ford relocated its Photo Studio from its location in Henry Ford Museum, where it had been for nearly 50 years. Go behind the scenes to find out how we made this happen.
- January 18, 2022
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How Do You Move a Photo Studio?
In 2021, The Henry Ford relocated its Photo Studio from its location in Henry Ford Museum, where it had been for nearly 50 years. Go behind the scenes to find out how we made this happen.
- The Fashions of Elizabeth Parke Firestone - Elizabeth Parke Firestone was destined to develop a refined sense of fashion. Learn more about the clothing she owned, now in our collections, providing a rich and sweeping view of fashion history.
- March 11, 2013
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The Fashions of Elizabeth Parke Firestone
Elizabeth Parke Firestone was destined to develop a refined sense of fashion. Learn more about the clothing she owned, now in our collections, providing a rich and sweeping view of fashion history.
- Peggy Hoyt: "Milliner and Dressmaker to the American Aristocracy" - Peggy Hoyt began her career making hats as a milliner’s apprentice and went on to become a highly successful fashion designer whose creations would rival those of Paris.
- March 07, 2022
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Peggy Hoyt: "Milliner and Dressmaker to the American Aristocracy"
Peggy Hoyt began her career making hats as a milliner’s apprentice and went on to become a highly successful fashion designer whose creations would rival those of Paris.
- Celebrating Ninety: Collecting in the 1980s - We're celebrating our 90th birthday by looking, decade by decade, at significant additions to our collection. During the 1980s, we acquired Firestone Farmhouse and Barn, a Holiday Inn "Great" sign, and a collection of couture dresses.
- July 19, 2019
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Celebrating Ninety: Collecting in the 1980s
We're celebrating our 90th birthday by looking, decade by decade, at significant additions to our collection. During the 1980s, we acquired Firestone Farmhouse and Barn, a Holiday Inn "Great" sign, and a collection of couture dresses.
- Who Made Elizabeth Parke Firestone's Wedding Dress? - Firestone family members relate that Elizabeth Parke Firestone designed and produced her own wedding dress. But did she? We look for clues.
- July 07, 2015
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Who Made Elizabeth Parke Firestone's Wedding Dress?
Firestone family members relate that Elizabeth Parke Firestone designed and produced her own wedding dress. But did she? We look for clues.
- The Couture Life - We've just digitized 370 Christian Dior design drawings, mostly dating from the 1950s, sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone.
- September 26, 2016
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The Couture Life
We've just digitized 370 Christian Dior design drawings, mostly dating from the 1950s, sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone.
- Exposed Engine: 1989 Honda Accord - Take a look under the hood at the engine of our 1989 Honda Accord, currently on display in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
- January 24, 2017
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Exposed Engine: 1989 Honda Accord
Take a look under the hood at the engine of our 1989 Honda Accord, currently on display in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
- A Matter of Emphasis - Explore the latest group of garments in our What We Wore exhibit—this time examining how fashion trends can highlight, or manipulate, the human form, through puffed sleeves, bustles, corselettes, and longline bras.
- February 26, 2020
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A Matter of Emphasis
Explore the latest group of garments in our What We Wore exhibit—this time examining how fashion trends can highlight, or manipulate, the human form, through puffed sleeves, bustles, corselettes, and longline bras.
- What We Wore: Reveal or Disguise? - The current What We Wore exhibit in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, on display until December 12, features costumes worn for Halloween and masquerade parties.
- November 10, 2023
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What We Wore: Reveal or Disguise?
The current What We Wore exhibit in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, on display until December 12, features costumes worn for Halloween and masquerade parties.
- The Evolution of Luggage Design: From Steamer Trunks to Roller Bags - As methods of travel have changed over the past 150 years, so has our luggage. Follow this evolution of style and materials on our blog.
- April 10, 2020
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The Evolution of Luggage Design: From Steamer Trunks to Roller Bags
As methods of travel have changed over the past 150 years, so has our luggage. Follow this evolution of style and materials on our blog.