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- Trade Card for the Northampton Roller Skating Rink, 1881 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, promoters used a popular medium--trade cards--to announce shows, activities, and community events. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements, which survive as historical records of leisure in the United States.
- 1881
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for the Northampton Roller Skating Rink, 1881
In the last third of the nineteenth century, promoters used a popular medium--trade cards--to announce shows, activities, and community events. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements, which survive as historical records of leisure in the United States.
- Hallmark "The Hercules Collection: Hercules" 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 "The Hercules Collection: Hercules" 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.
- Burroughs Farms, a Recreational Center for Burroughs Employees, "Your Pass to Pleasure," 1960 -
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Burroughs Farms, a Recreational Center for Burroughs Employees, "Your Pass to Pleasure," 1960
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing for Valentine's Day, "A Dangerous Game, But Nobody Seems to Mind It," 1879 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other legendary characters. This image, originally published in the September 13, 1879, issue of <em>Harper's Bazar</em>, depicts the sharp-eyed Cupid hitting his marks.
- September 13, 1879
- Collections - Artifact
Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing for Valentine's Day, "A Dangerous Game, But Nobody Seems to Mind It," 1879
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other legendary characters. This image, originally published in the September 13, 1879, issue of Harper's Bazar, depicts the sharp-eyed Cupid hitting his marks.
- Trade Card for Celluloid Waterproof Collars, Cuffs & Shirt Bosoms, 1870-1895 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises Celluloid Waterproof Collars, Cuffs & Shirt Bosoms.
- 1870-1895
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Celluloid Waterproof Collars, Cuffs & Shirt Bosoms, 1870-1895
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises Celluloid Waterproof Collars, Cuffs & Shirt Bosoms.