American aviation pioneer and writer, Amelia Earhart, during her visit to Chicago, 1928.

On September 28, 1928, American aviation pioneer and writer, Amelia Earhart, arrived in Chicago, Illinois. Earhart was an advocate for women’s rights and an advocate for aviation. This visit to the Windy City was part of her mission to promote the cause of female pilots and aviation in general. During her visit, Earhart spoke to more than 1,200 people at the Wrigley Field Convention Hall. She discussed her experience as a pilot, her ambition to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, and her belief that women should be given the same opportunities as men in the field … American aviation pioneer and writer, Amelia Earhart, during her visit to Chicago, 1928. részletei…

Group of men wearing an early design of the Michelin Man mascot. Berlin, Germany, 1928.

In 1928, a group of men in Berlin, Germany, were photographed wearing an early design of the iconic Michelin Man mascot. The Michelin Man, which first appeared on French Michelin tires in 1898, is one of the world’s most recognized logos and continues to be used today. The Michelin Man is constructed from a series of tires, and his smiling face and rotund shape have helped to make him an instantly recognizable figure. This early design of the Michelin Man mascot showcases the evolution of the logo and its continued use over the years. Group of men wearing an early design of the Michelin Man mascot. Berlin, Germany, 1928. részletei…