Hallmark Plans-a-Party "First Thanksgiving" Pop-up Decoration, 1963-1966
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Festive holiday paper decorations have been available from card, stationery, and paper companies for some time. Beginning in 1960, Hallmark sold coordinated paper party goods under its "Plans-a-Party" line. Holiday party planners could purchase invitations, napkins, placemats, and home decorations like this " First Thanksgiving " holiday pop-up centerpiece.
Festive holiday paper decorations have been available from card, stationery, and paper companies for some time. Beginning in 1960, Hallmark sold coordinated paper party goods under its "Plans-a-Party" line. Holiday party planners could purchase invitations, napkins, placemats, and home decorations like this " First Thanksgiving " holiday pop-up centerpiece.
Artifact
Decoration (Ornamental works)
Date Made
1963-1966
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.17.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Emily Nietering.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Paperboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in (popped up decoration)
Width: 20.875 in (popped up decoration)
Length: 13.25 in (popped up decoration)
Height: 14.875 in (packaging)
Width: 11.375 in (packaging)
Length: 0.0625 in (packaging)
Inscriptions
on bottom of decoration: Hallmark / LITHO IN JAPAN on front of packaging: Emily Burrell (handwritten) / Hallmark / Plans-a-Party / "POP-UP" DECORATION / "FIRST THANKSGIVING" / 9 INCHES TALL $1.25 / Nothing to assemble... / simply open like a book on back of packaging: 125TCP2-4 / (c) Hallmark Cards, Inc. / MADE IN U.S.A. / "FIRST THANKSGIVING" DECORATION FOR: / Tables / Hall Stands / Buffets / Bookshelves / School Rooms / Mantelpieces / THANKSGIVING PARTY CHECK-LIST / [...] / "FIRST THANKSGIVING" DECORATING IDEAS: / [...]
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