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- Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company, "Improved Merry-Go-Round," 1913 - This catalog highlights the products of Herschell-Spillman Company, from portable merry-go-rounds to large stationary "carousselles." This company, one of the most popular and successful American carousel manufacturers of the early 20th century, combined a method of shop production to produce carved wooden animals with their expertise in steam engines and boilers for efficient operation of their merry-go-rounds and carousels.
- 1913
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Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company, "Improved Merry-Go-Round," 1913
This catalog highlights the products of Herschell-Spillman Company, from portable merry-go-rounds to large stationary "carousselles." This company, one of the most popular and successful American carousel manufacturers of the early 20th century, combined a method of shop production to produce carved wooden animals with their expertise in steam engines and boilers for efficient operation of their merry-go-rounds and carousels.
- Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Ferris Wheel Server in Lustrous Aluminum," November 1952 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. This clipping advertises an Everlast "ferris wheel server" with removable ramekins to add a "carnival note to your party."
- November 01, 1952
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Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Ferris Wheel Server in Lustrous Aluminum," November 1952
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. This clipping advertises an Everlast "ferris wheel server" with removable ramekins to add a "carnival note to your party."
- Hallmark "Polar Coaster" 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
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Hallmark "Polar Coaster" 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.
- Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company Motors, Models V and V-A, circa 1915 - At the turn of the 20th century, Herschell-Spillman Company was best known as a builder of carousels and amusement rides. Partner Edward Spillman added automobiles to the company's product line in 1901. Very few Herschell-Spillman cars were ever built, but the company supplied engines to many American assembled-car manufacturers through 1923.
- circa 1915
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Catalog for Herschell-Spillman Company Motors, Models V and V-A, circa 1915
At the turn of the 20th century, Herschell-Spillman Company was best known as a builder of carousels and amusement rides. Partner Edward Spillman added automobiles to the company's product line in 1901. Very few Herschell-Spillman cars were ever built, but the company supplied engines to many American assembled-car manufacturers through 1923.
- "Winter Wonderland Animated Carnival" Collectible Set, 1997 -
- 1997
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"Winter Wonderland Animated Carnival" Collectible Set, 1997
- Hallmark "100 Years of Fun: Crayola Crayons" 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
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Hallmark "100 Years of Fun: Crayola Crayons" 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.
- Coming Around Again, 1955 - Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including <em>Ford Times</em>, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- 1955
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Coming Around Again, 1955
Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including Ford Times, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- Columbian Exposition Souvenir Paperweight, 1893 - The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. The 1893 fair in Chicago attracted more than 25 million attendees. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir paperweight depicting the very first Ferris wheel--one of the most popular attractions of the exposition's Midway Plaisance amusement area.
- 1893
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Columbian Exposition Souvenir Paperweight, 1893
The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in America. The 1893 fair in Chicago attracted more than 25 million attendees. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir paperweight depicting the very first Ferris wheel--one of the most popular attractions of the exposition's Midway Plaisance amusement area.