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- Christmas Tree Ornament, circa 1940 - American companies began large-scale production of glass Christmas ornaments beginning in the mid-1930s. Trade restrictions due to the impending war with Germany and Japan--the two major producers of glass ornaments at the time--had curtailed importation of the holiday baubles. American-made, mass-produced glass ornaments would dominate the domestic market during World War II and for many years to come.
- circa 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Tree Ornament, circa 1940
American companies began large-scale production of glass Christmas ornaments beginning in the mid-1930s. Trade restrictions due to the impending war with Germany and Japan--the two major producers of glass ornaments at the time--had curtailed importation of the holiday baubles. American-made, mass-produced glass ornaments would dominate the domestic market during World War II and for many years to come.
- Christmas Tree Ornament, 1939-1943 -
- 1939-1943
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Tree Ornament, 1939-1943
- 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.
- Photo Holder Christmas Ornament, 1988 -
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
Photo Holder Christmas Ornament, 1988
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Hallmark "Jack Frost" Christmas Ornament, 1983 - 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.
- 1983
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Jack Frost" Christmas Ornament, 1983
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 "Child's Age Collection: Baby's First Christmas" 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 "Child's Age Collection: Baby's First Christmas" 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 "Hang in There" 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 "Hang in There" 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.