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- Hallmark "Disney's The Aristocats: Thomas O'Malley and Duchess" Christmas Ornament, 2001 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2001
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Disney's The Aristocats: Thomas O'Malley and Duchess" Christmas Ornament, 2001
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Disney's Aristocats: Picture Purr-fect! Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2007 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Disney's Aristocats: Picture Purr-fect! Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2007
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Pampered Cat" Christmas Ornament, 2007 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Pampered Cat" Christmas Ornament, 2007
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Day Dress, 1905-1910 -
- 1905-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Day Dress, 1905-1910
- Hallmark "The Lord of the Rings: Frodo Baggins" Christmas Ornament, 2004 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2004
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The Lord of the Rings: Frodo Baggins" Christmas Ornament, 2004
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Pennant, "Keokuk," 1940-1965 - Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Keokuk," 1940-1965
Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- Replica Washington Football Team NFL Game Flip Coin, 2020 - Protests against professional sports team names and logos that portray Indigenous peoples in a derogatory fashion emerged as part of the Indigenous civil rights movements of the mid-20th century. The campaign against the National Football League team headquartered near Washington, D.C., arguably represents the highest-profile example. This limited-edition coin commemorates the team's 2020 season when the franchise finally retired its controversial name and logo.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
Replica Washington Football Team NFL Game Flip Coin, 2020
Protests against professional sports team names and logos that portray Indigenous peoples in a derogatory fashion emerged as part of the Indigenous civil rights movements of the mid-20th century. The campaign against the National Football League team headquartered near Washington, D.C., arguably represents the highest-profile example. This limited-edition coin commemorates the team's 2020 season when the franchise finally retired its controversial name and logo.
- Covered Wagon Trailers Catalog, "For Touring, Camping, Hunting, Fishing," circa 1930 - Auto camping in the 1920s and 30s did not need to be uncomfortable. Trailers could provide home-like comforts not found in a tent. This 1930s Covered Wagon trailer catalog depicts happy inhabitants enjoying real beds, preparing meals in compact but convenient kitchens, and eating meals in peace and comfort. The trailer became not only a shelter but a home.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Covered Wagon Trailers Catalog, "For Touring, Camping, Hunting, Fishing," circa 1930
Auto camping in the 1920s and 30s did not need to be uncomfortable. Trailers could provide home-like comforts not found in a tent. This 1930s Covered Wagon trailer catalog depicts happy inhabitants enjoying real beds, preparing meals in compact but convenient kitchens, and eating meals in peace and comfort. The trailer became not only a shelter but a home.
- "Greening Nursery Company" Tray, 1907-1909 - The Art Nouveau style reached its peak of popularity in 1900, but American manufacturers continued to use echoes of it in the years to come. The Art Nouveau design of this tray, produced in Ohio for a Michigan nursery company, would have appealed to many middle-class consumers.
- 1907-1909
- Collections - Artifact
"Greening Nursery Company" Tray, 1907-1909
The Art Nouveau style reached its peak of popularity in 1900, but American manufacturers continued to use echoes of it in the years to come. The Art Nouveau design of this tray, produced in Ohio for a Michigan nursery company, would have appealed to many middle-class consumers.
- Ozonizer, 1928-1932 -
- 1928-1932
- Collections - Artifact
Ozonizer, 1928-1932