Aluminum Christmas Tree, 1960-1965
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Aluminum Christmas trees gleamed in millions of American homes during the 1960s. The trees were lightweight, easy to care for, and eye-catching, especially when illuminated by light from a revolving color wheel. The trees fell out of style by the early 1970s, yet are fondly remembered and sometimes still shine in homes during the Christmas season.
Aluminum Christmas trees gleamed in millions of American homes during the 1960s. The trees were lightweight, easy to care for, and eye-catching, especially when illuminated by light from a revolving color wheel. The trees fell out of style by the early 1970s, yet are fondly remembered and sometimes still shine in homes during the Christmas season.
Artifact
Christmas tree
Date Made
1960-1965
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown
Creator Notes
Bought from retailer Thrift Drug Company in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
95.146.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Aluminum
Wood (Plant Material)
Cardboard
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Green
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 25.5 in (box)
Height: 6.25 in (box)
Length: 12 in (box)
Height: 78 in (assembled)
Inscriptions
on top of box: HANDLE WITH CARE on long sides of box: ALUMINUM Taper Tree / FLAMEPROOF AND SAFE WITH SELF-CENTERING STAND / TAPERED NATURE'S WAY / EASY TO ASSEMBLE / FRINGE TRIPLE-LOCKED TO BRANCHES / MADE IN U.S.A. on side of box: 6 FT. 55 BRANCH NO. 655 / 6.5 FT 45 BRANCH NO. 6545 / From: THRIFT DRUG CO. / 16TH ST. MARY ST. PITTSBURGH, 15, PA / to: THRIFT DRUG CO / LEHIGH SHOP CEN. 2138 WEST UNION BLVD., BETHLEHEM, PA / 79 / E.S. SWIRL written in on side of box: 1960
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