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- Hallmark "Cinderella" 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 "Cinderella" 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.
- "Resorts World Sentosa" Cell Phone Charm, 2010-2012 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.

- 2010-2012
- Collections - Artifact
"Resorts World Sentosa" Cell Phone Charm, 2010-2012
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Blaine-Logan Campaign Charm, 1884 - Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.

- 1884
- Collections - Artifact
Blaine-Logan Campaign Charm, 1884
Republican James G. Blaine, who served as Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, was a prominent politician in the late 1800s. He was also tainted by scandal, which his political enemies used against him. Blaine and his running mate John Logan narrowly lost the 1884 presidential election to Democrat Grover Cleveland, viewed by many as an honest and pragmatic reformer.
- Harrison-Morton Campaign Charm, 1888 - Republicans hoped to regain the White House after losing to the Democrats in 1884. The Party selected Benjamin Harrison--a proponent of protective tariffs, sound money, and pensions for Civil War veterans, as their Presidential nominee. Levi Morton, a one-time U.S. Representative from New York and an ambassador to France, was picked as his running mate. This charm contains images of the Vice-presidential candidate.

- 1888
- Collections - Artifact
Harrison-Morton Campaign Charm, 1888
Republicans hoped to regain the White House after losing to the Democrats in 1884. The Party selected Benjamin Harrison--a proponent of protective tariffs, sound money, and pensions for Civil War veterans, as their Presidential nominee. Levi Morton, a one-time U.S. Representative from New York and an ambassador to France, was picked as his running mate. This charm contains images of the Vice-presidential candidate.
- Lady and the Tramp Charm Bracelet, circa 1955 - Walt Disney Pictures released its animated film <em>Lady and the Tramp</em> in June 1955. The film centers on a well-off cocker spaniel eventually falling for a cynical, devil-may-care dog through a series of unforeseen events. The Disney classic is renowned for its songs, gorgeously rendered and detailed settings, and story with universal themes of love and acceptance.

- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Lady and the Tramp Charm Bracelet, circa 1955
Walt Disney Pictures released its animated film Lady and the Tramp in June 1955. The film centers on a well-off cocker spaniel eventually falling for a cynical, devil-may-care dog through a series of unforeseen events. The Disney classic is renowned for its songs, gorgeously rendered and detailed settings, and story with universal themes of love and acceptance.
- Heinz Pickle Pin "Heinz Strained Foods," 1939-1940 - The pickle charm, introduced in the 1890s, was H.J. Heinz's most successful promotion and giveaway. The charm eventually evolved into a lapel pin, allowing customers to wear their souvenirs in public -- a simple, yet extremely effective marketing strategy. At the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, charms of other products, like the Heinz Strained Foods can seen here, were introduced as giveaways to adorn pickle pins and bracelets.

- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Heinz Pickle Pin "Heinz Strained Foods," 1939-1940
The pickle charm, introduced in the 1890s, was H.J. Heinz's most successful promotion and giveaway. The charm eventually evolved into a lapel pin, allowing customers to wear their souvenirs in public -- a simple, yet extremely effective marketing strategy. At the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, charms of other products, like the Heinz Strained Foods can seen here, were introduced as giveaways to adorn pickle pins and bracelets.
- Hallmark "Charming Hearts Series" Miniature 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 "Charming Hearts Series" Miniature 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.
- Heinz Charm Bracelet, circa 1940 - The pickle charm, introduced in the 1890s, was H.J. Heinz's most successful promotion and giveaway. The charm eventually evolved into a lapel pin, allowing customers to wear their souvenirs in public -- a simple, yet extremely effective marketing strategy. At the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, charms, including the various canned goods seen here, were introduced as giveaways to adorn pickle pins and bracelets.

- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Heinz Charm Bracelet, circa 1940
The pickle charm, introduced in the 1890s, was H.J. Heinz's most successful promotion and giveaway. The charm eventually evolved into a lapel pin, allowing customers to wear their souvenirs in public -- a simple, yet extremely effective marketing strategy. At the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, charms, including the various canned goods seen here, were introduced as giveaways to adorn pickle pins and bracelets.
- Hallmark "Charming Hearts Series: Photo Holder" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003 - 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.

- 2003
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Charming Hearts Series: Photo Holder" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003
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 Cinderella: Wedding Day Dance" Christmas Ornament, 2005 - 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.

- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Disney's Cinderella: Wedding Day Dance" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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.