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- Hallmark "Catch the Spirit" 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 "Catch the Spirit" 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.
- Larkin Company Trade Catalog, "The Larkin Idea," June 1906 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- June 01, 1906
- Collections - Artifact
Larkin Company Trade Catalog, "The Larkin Idea," June 1906
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- H. J. Heinz Company Baseball Team, circa 1907 - The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, self-improvement classes, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. An additional recreational activity included the company baseball team, comprised of its employees.
- circa 1907
- Collections - Artifact
H. J. Heinz Company Baseball Team, circa 1907
The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, self-improvement classes, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. An additional recreational activity included the company baseball team, comprised of its employees.
- Round Oak Baseball Club, Dowagiac, Michigan, 1888 - The Round Oak Stove Company in Dowagiac, Michigan, thrived at the turn of the 20th century. Round Oak founder Philo D. Beckwith shared this success with his employees and the surrounding community. Among other philanthropic activities, Beckwith held dances, organized a band, and built a theatre. Here is Dowagiac's semi-professional baseball team, also sponsored by Round Oak.
- May 24, 1888
- Collections - Artifact
Round Oak Baseball Club, Dowagiac, Michigan, 1888
The Round Oak Stove Company in Dowagiac, Michigan, thrived at the turn of the 20th century. Round Oak founder Philo D. Beckwith shared this success with his employees and the surrounding community. Among other philanthropic activities, Beckwith held dances, organized a band, and built a theatre. Here is Dowagiac's semi-professional baseball team, also sponsored by Round Oak.
- Hallmark "Brother" Christmas Ornament, 1990 - 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.
- 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Brother" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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 "Surprise Catch" 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 "Surprise Catch" 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.
- Burroughs Baseball Team, 1911 -
- 1911
- Collections - Artifact
Burroughs Baseball Team, 1911
- Hallmark "All-Star" Christmas Ornament, 1991 - 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.
- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "All-Star" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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.
- Members of the Lincoln Motor Company Baseball Team, 1917-1922 - Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland established the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. After building airplane engines during World War I, Lincoln shifted to the production of luxury cars in 1920. The Lelands took pride in their company's harmonious atmosphere. Among other activities, Lincoln employees could participate on the automaker's baseball team.
- 1917-1922
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Members of the Lincoln Motor Company Baseball Team, 1917-1922
Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland established the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. After building airplane engines during World War I, Lincoln shifted to the production of luxury cars in 1920. The Lelands took pride in their company's harmonious atmosphere. Among other activities, Lincoln employees could participate on the automaker's baseball team.
- Baseball Glove, Used by Harry B. Mosley, circa 1920 - Recreational sports leagues have been an important part of work life from the late 1800s to the present. Company-sponsored teams are thought to provide good advertising as well as a way to have employees "play hard" and work hard. Henry Mosley of Rawsonville Village, Michigan, used this glove playing for the Lincoln Motor Car Company baseball team around 1920.
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Baseball Glove, Used by Harry B. Mosley, circa 1920
Recreational sports leagues have been an important part of work life from the late 1800s to the present. Company-sponsored teams are thought to provide good advertising as well as a way to have employees "play hard" and work hard. Henry Mosley of Rawsonville Village, Michigan, used this glove playing for the Lincoln Motor Car Company baseball team around 1920.