Ribbon, 1977-1982

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Artifact Overview

Hallmark began selling postcards and greeting cards in the early 1900s--but the company did not stop there. Hallmark introduced gift wrap in the late 1910s, tested an adhesive ribbon in the 1930s, and started selling Christmas ornaments in 1973. Although cards were--and still are--a core product, the company increasingly created a variety of high-quality holiday and party goods.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Gift wrap ribbon

Date Made

1977-1982

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.3.38

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Pat Harkness and Linda Chambers.

Material

Ribbon (Material)
Plastic

Color

Green
Colorless
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 5.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: HOW TO MAKE A SNOWBALL BOW / 1) Cut three yards of ribbon. Curl by drawing one side along edge of dull blade. / 2) Gather curls into a ball. / 3) Tie with piece of ribbon, catching curls into bow.
Ribbon, 1977-1982