Aluminum Christmas Tree at a Living Room Window, December 1962

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

December 1962

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

96.49.1

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Chromogenic processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.563 in
Width: 3.563 in

Inscriptions

on back: Our silver tree - Dec. 1962