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• 1955-1985
• Collections - Artifact

Miniature Glass Figures, Rabbit and Basket with Eggs, 1955-1985

For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.

• 1990
• Collections - Artifact

Hallmark "Billboard Bunny" 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.

• 1950-1960
• Collections - Artifact

Easter Basket Pull Toy, 1950-1960

• 1890-1910
• Collections - Artifact

Transparent Slate with Alphabet Border and Easter Theme, 1890-1910

• circa 1955
• Collections - Artifact

Easter Basket, circa 1955