The Fuller Brush Man
The Fuller Brush man is an iconic part of America’s past. He became part of popular culture via movies and cartoon characters, and during his peak years of popularity, he […]
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Animal Photographer Harry Whittier Frees
Animal photographer Harry Whittier Frees became known for his photographs of young animals in costumes, participating in human scenes. His photos sold to postcard companies as well as book and magazine publishers.
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Scrabble: How It Began
The Scrabble Brand Crossword Game began as the idea of Alfred Mosher Butts (1899-1993), an architect who found himself unemployed during the Great Depression. Butts was not one to feel
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Borden Dairy: The Beginning
The Borden Dairy company is an extraordinarily old American company. It was started by Gail Borden, Jr. (1801-1874) in the decade before the Civil War. The first product Borden tried
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Elsie the Cow, Borden Marketing Mascot
Elsie the Cow is one of the most famous marketing mascots ever created. She has been more popular than the Pillsbury Doughboy, better than the Campbell twins, and more accessible
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Elmer’s Glue: The Surprising Story
Elmer’s Glue was first introduced by the Borden Company in 1947. A dairy company going into the adhesive business may at first seem surprising, but it makes good sense when
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