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- Color Wheel Used to Project Light on an Aluminum Christmas Tree, 1960-1965 - Aluminum Christmas trees gleamed in millions of American homes during the 1960s. The trees were lightweight, easy to care for, and eye-catching, especially when illuminated by light from a revolving color wheel. The trees fell out of style by the early 1970s, yet are fondly remembered and sometimes still shine in homes during the Christmas season.
- 1960-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Color Wheel Used to Project Light on an Aluminum Christmas Tree, 1960-1965
Aluminum Christmas trees gleamed in millions of American homes during the 1960s. The trees were lightweight, easy to care for, and eye-catching, especially when illuminated by light from a revolving color wheel. The trees fell out of style by the early 1970s, yet are fondly remembered and sometimes still shine in homes during the Christmas season.
- Children Looking up at the Christmas Tree in Henry Ford Museum, December 1960 -
- December 01, 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Children Looking up at the Christmas Tree in Henry Ford Museum, December 1960
- Photo Holder Christmas Ornament, 1988 -
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
Photo Holder Christmas Ornament, 1988
- "Life" Magazine for December 25, 1950 - <em>Life</em> magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life during the mid-20th century. This December 25, 1950, Christmas issue has a special section for children. One project included a cut-out paper Christmas tree with ornaments that, if you followed the directions carefully, "can be made in an hour."
- December 25, 1950
- Collections - Artifact
"Life" Magazine for December 25, 1950
Life magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life during the mid-20th century. This December 25, 1950, Christmas issue has a special section for children. One project included a cut-out paper Christmas tree with ornaments that, if you followed the directions carefully, "can be made in an hour."
- Detail of "Cathy Celebrates Christmas: A Victorian Dollhouse" Quilt, 1991 -
- circa 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Detail of "Cathy Celebrates Christmas: A Victorian Dollhouse" Quilt, 1991
- Hallmark Keepsake Dreambook 2013, Celebrating 40 Years of Memories - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's yearly release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating. Hallmark ornaments became so popular that the company began publishing annual catalogs (later known as "Dream Books") that showcased the new Keepsake Ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season.
- 2013
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark Keepsake Dreambook 2013, Celebrating 40 Years of Memories
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's yearly release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating. Hallmark ornaments became so popular that the company began publishing annual catalogs (later known as "Dream Books") that showcased the new Keepsake Ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season.
- Ford Falcon Automobile and Christmas Tree Inside the Ford Rotunda Building, Dearborn, Michigan, 1959 - After the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought back its central Rotunda building from that fair to Dearborn, to serve as a visitor center and starting point for Rouge Plant tours. However, its biggest draw between 1953 and 1961 was the annual "Christmas Fantasy," shown here. Unfortunately, the Rotunda burned down in November 1962.
- 1959
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Ford Falcon Automobile and Christmas Tree Inside the Ford Rotunda Building, Dearborn, Michigan, 1959
After the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought back its central Rotunda building from that fair to Dearborn, to serve as a visitor center and starting point for Rouge Plant tours. However, its biggest draw between 1953 and 1961 was the annual "Christmas Fantasy," shown here. Unfortunately, the Rotunda burned down in November 1962.
- Christmas Tree Ornament, 1943-1945 - When Americans stopped importing hand-blown Christmas ornaments from Germany during World War II, an enterprising importer of German goods named Max Eckardt convinced the Corning Glass Company to mass produce machine-blown bulbs. At other American firms, such as Eckardt's, workers decorated the plain glass balls. When wartime shortages limited the availability of lacquer and metal, they used paint and cardboard.
- 1943-1945
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Christmas Tree Ornament, 1943-1945
When Americans stopped importing hand-blown Christmas ornaments from Germany during World War II, an enterprising importer of German goods named Max Eckardt convinced the Corning Glass Company to mass produce machine-blown bulbs. At other American firms, such as Eckardt's, workers decorated the plain glass balls. When wartime shortages limited the availability of lacquer and metal, they used paint and cardboard.
- Christmas Ornament, 1950-1970 -
- 1950-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Ornament, 1950-1970
- Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1980 - 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.
- 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1980
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.