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- Coffee Cup, 1939-1959 - Russel Wright was a leading figure among the first generation of industrial designers of the 1930s. Their goal was to make consumer products affordable, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. In collaboration with his wife, Mary, the couple pioneered the concept of lifestyle marketing. The American Modern line was their most popular design, in production from 1939 to 1959.
- 1939-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Coffee Cup, 1939-1959
Russel Wright was a leading figure among the first generation of industrial designers of the 1930s. Their goal was to make consumer products affordable, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. In collaboration with his wife, Mary, the couple pioneered the concept of lifestyle marketing. The American Modern line was their most popular design, in production from 1939 to 1959.
- Romney 7-Election Cup from 7-Eleven, 2012 - In 2012, 7-Eleven Inc. asked its customers to choose -- Obama or Romney? Coffee drinkers could select a blue Obama cup or a red Romney cup when they stopped at one of the company's thousands of convenience stores. Previous 7-Election promotions had successfully predicted the winners of the last three presidential elections. And for 2012? Another winner: Obama 59% to Romney 41%.
- 2012
- Collections - Artifact
Romney 7-Election Cup from 7-Eleven, 2012
In 2012, 7-Eleven Inc. asked its customers to choose -- Obama or Romney? Coffee drinkers could select a blue Obama cup or a red Romney cup when they stopped at one of the company's thousands of convenience stores. Previous 7-Election promotions had successfully predicted the winners of the last three presidential elections. And for 2012? Another winner: Obama 59% to Romney 41%.
- Hallmark "Goodcuppa Coffee" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - 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.
- 2006
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Goodcuppa Coffee" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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 "Snow on the Go" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - 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.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Snow on the Go" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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.
- McDonald's Paper Coffee Cup, 1960-1970 -
- 1960-1970
- Collections - Artifact
McDonald's Paper Coffee Cup, 1960-1970
- North Star Cup, 1957-1967 - Industrial designer Victor Schreckengost created "Hopscotch" pattern dinnerware for the Salem China Company in the mid-1950s. Though fashionable, it was expensive to produce, and sales lagged. The Ohio-based company simplified the design and renamed it "North Star." Sold from 1957 to 1967 in retail stores and wholesaled to supermarket chains as a promotional item, "North Star" is emblematic of modern middle-class tastes of the time.
- 1957-1967
- Collections - Artifact
North Star Cup, 1957-1967
Industrial designer Victor Schreckengost created "Hopscotch" pattern dinnerware for the Salem China Company in the mid-1950s. Though fashionable, it was expensive to produce, and sales lagged. The Ohio-based company simplified the design and renamed it "North Star." Sold from 1957 to 1967 in retail stores and wholesaled to supermarket chains as a promotional item, "North Star" is emblematic of modern middle-class tastes of the time.
- Tea Service, Made by Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, 1765-1770 -
- 1765-1770
- Collections - Artifact
Tea Service, Made by Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, 1765-1770
- Coffee Cup, 1939-1959 - Russel Wright was a leading figure among the first generation of industrial designers of the 1930s. Their goal was to make consumer products affordable, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. In collaboration with his wife, Mary, the couple pioneered the concept of lifestyle marketing. The American Modern line was their most popular design, in production from 1939 to 1959.
- 1939-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Coffee Cup, 1939-1959
Russel Wright was a leading figure among the first generation of industrial designers of the 1930s. Their goal was to make consumer products affordable, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. In collaboration with his wife, Mary, the couple pioneered the concept of lifestyle marketing. The American Modern line was their most popular design, in production from 1939 to 1959.
- "Anthora" Paper Cup, 2005-2006 -
- 2005-2006
- Collections - Artifact
"Anthora" Paper Cup, 2005-2006
- Coffee Cup, 1966-1967 -
- 1966-1967
- Collections - Artifact
Coffee Cup, 1966-1967