Hallmark Plans-a-Party "First Thanksgiving" Pop-up Decoration, 1963-1966

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Decoration (Ornamental works)

Date Made

1963-1966

Creators

Place of Creation

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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