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- "Happy Holidays!," 1954 - Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Cards also reflected current trends. During the 1950s, poodles became one of the most popular dog breeds in America, and their images found their way onto Christmas cards.
- 1954
- Collections - Artifact
"Happy Holidays!," 1954
Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Cards also reflected current trends. During the 1950s, poodles became one of the most popular dog breeds in America, and their images found their way onto Christmas cards.
- We Celebrate the Jewish Holidays, 1953 -
- 1953
- Collections - Artifact
We Celebrate the Jewish Holidays, 1953
- Hallmark "Hoppy Holidays" Christmas Ornament, 1989 - 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.
- 1989
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Hoppy Holidays" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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 Happy Holidays Gift Tag, 1977-1982 - 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.
- 1977-1982
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark Happy Holidays Gift Tag, 1977-1982
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.
- Hallmark "Spin-A-Majigs Collection: Hoopy Holidays" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - 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.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Spin-A-Majigs Collection: Hoopy Holidays" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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 "Happy Holidays Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1995 - 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.
- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Happy Holidays Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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.
- Christmas Card, "Speaking of Wonderful Holidays...," circa 1952 - Karl Koehler designed Christmas cards in the late 1940s and 1950s. Many of his cards had pop-up features, but he also designed traditional folding cards. He created this card for <em>Holiday</em> magazine around 1952. In this seasonal greeting depicting <em>Holiday</em> magazine covers as Christmas ornaments, Koehler plays off the magazine's names to wish their subscribers "the most wonderful holiday of all."
- circa 1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Card, "Speaking of Wonderful Holidays...," circa 1952
Karl Koehler designed Christmas cards in the late 1940s and 1950s. Many of his cards had pop-up features, but he also designed traditional folding cards. He created this card for Holiday magazine around 1952. In this seasonal greeting depicting Holiday magazine covers as Christmas ornaments, Koehler plays off the magazine's names to wish their subscribers "the most wonderful holiday of all."
- Hallmark "Holiday Homecoming Collection: Holiday Voyage Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998 - 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.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Holiday Homecoming Collection: Holiday Voyage Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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 "Holiday Homecoming Collection: Holiday Traditions Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - 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.
- 1997
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Holiday Homecoming Collection: Holiday Traditions Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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.
- 1974 Holiday Inn Group Tour Guide, Holiday Inns Domestic and International - During the economic recession of the 1970s, Holiday Inns diversified its marketing strategy and partnered with travel agencies and airlines to appeal to new customers. Group tours organized by the company also aligned with Holiday Inns founder Kemmons Wilson's goal to promote "world understanding through tourism."
- 01 January 1974-31 December 1974
- Collections - Artifact
1974 Holiday Inn Group Tour Guide, Holiday Inns Domestic and International
During the economic recession of the 1970s, Holiday Inns diversified its marketing strategy and partnered with travel agencies and airlines to appeal to new customers. Group tours organized by the company also aligned with Holiday Inns founder Kemmons Wilson's goal to promote "world understanding through tourism."