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- Advertising Poster for McDonald's Restaurants, "Time to Eat," 1989 -
- 1989
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Poster for McDonald's Restaurants, "Time to Eat," 1989
- Advertising Poster, "The California Raisins," 1988 - In the 1980s, the California Raisin Advisory Board brought their product to life as an animated rhythm and blues band. The group's rendition of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" aired on a 1986 TV commercial and left the public wanting more. By 1988, The California Raisins had four albums, a Billboard Hot 100 hit, and a mockumentary about their origins.
- 1988
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Advertising Poster, "The California Raisins," 1988
In the 1980s, the California Raisin Advisory Board brought their product to life as an animated rhythm and blues band. The group's rendition of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" aired on a 1986 TV commercial and left the public wanting more. By 1988, The California Raisins had four albums, a Billboard Hot 100 hit, and a mockumentary about their origins.
- Snoopy Toy Commemorating Apollo 11 Landing on Moon, 1969 - Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy was no ordinary dog. He walked on two legs, showed a rebellious streak, and daydreamed of being "World Famous." Four months before a real man landed on the moon, Snoopy appeared in a "Peanuts" comic strip as "the World Famous Astronaut" walking on the moon. This Peanuts Pocket Doll commemorates the 1969 moon landing.
- 1969
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Snoopy Toy Commemorating Apollo 11 Landing on Moon, 1969
Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy was no ordinary dog. He walked on two legs, showed a rebellious streak, and daydreamed of being "World Famous." Four months before a real man landed on the moon, Snoopy appeared in a "Peanuts" comic strip as "the World Famous Astronaut" walking on the moon. This Peanuts Pocket Doll commemorates the 1969 moon landing.
- Sticker Showing Skull/Punisher Logo with Donald Trump Hair, 2020 - The "Punisher" skull motif originated with the fictional Marvel Comics character Frank G. Castle. A highly skilled veteran, Castle seeks to avenge the death of his family and fight crime. The skull was adopted by military personnel in the 2000s, followed by pro-police groups, white-supremacists and far-right political groups. The skull motif has been modified with Trump's iconic swooping hairstyle.
- 2020
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Sticker Showing Skull/Punisher Logo with Donald Trump Hair, 2020
The "Punisher" skull motif originated with the fictional Marvel Comics character Frank G. Castle. A highly skilled veteran, Castle seeks to avenge the death of his family and fight crime. The skull was adopted by military personnel in the 2000s, followed by pro-police groups, white-supremacists and far-right political groups. The skull motif has been modified with Trump's iconic swooping hairstyle.
- Illustration of Peanuts Characters for 1964 Ford Falcon Advertising Campaign, 1963 - From the 1960 to the 1965 model years, Ford Motor Company paid an annual licensing fee for exclusive rights to have the Peanuts gang speak for their new compact model, the Falcon, in ads, billboards, animated TV commercials, and sales brochures. This 1963 drawing was submitted by Ford's advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson, with Peanuts characters drawn by Charles Schulz.
- July 31, 1963
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Illustration of Peanuts Characters for 1964 Ford Falcon Advertising Campaign, 1963
From the 1960 to the 1965 model years, Ford Motor Company paid an annual licensing fee for exclusive rights to have the Peanuts gang speak for their new compact model, the Falcon, in ads, billboards, animated TV commercials, and sales brochures. This 1963 drawing was submitted by Ford's advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson, with Peanuts characters drawn by Charles Schulz.
- Illustration of Peanuts Characters for 1964 Ford Falcon Advertising Campaign, 1963 - From the 1960 to the 1965 model years, Ford Motor Company paid an annual licensing fee for exclusive rights to have the Peanuts gang speak for their new compact model, the Falcon, in ads, billboards, animated TV commercials, and sales brochures. This 1963 drawing was submitted by Ford's advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson, with Peanuts characters drawn by Charles Schulz.
- July 31, 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Illustration of Peanuts Characters for 1964 Ford Falcon Advertising Campaign, 1963
From the 1960 to the 1965 model years, Ford Motor Company paid an annual licensing fee for exclusive rights to have the Peanuts gang speak for their new compact model, the Falcon, in ads, billboards, animated TV commercials, and sales brochures. This 1963 drawing was submitted by Ford's advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson, with Peanuts characters drawn by Charles Schulz.
- The Story of the Wizard of Oz Coloring Book, 1939 - L. Frank Baum's <em>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</em> is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- 1939
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The Story of the Wizard of Oz Coloring Book, 1939
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. Over the years, companies have created a variety of merchandise based on Baum's beloved story and characters.
- Colorforms, "Batman Cartoon Kit," 1966-1968 - When comic book superhero Batman came to life in a live action television series that aired from 1966-1968, the crime fighter took America by storm. Fans of the program eagerly spent $150 million for Batman-related toys, clothing, and food products in 1966. These Colorforms, pieces of vinyl on laminated paperboard, could be used and reused to recreate scenes from the show.
- 1966-1968
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Colorforms, "Batman Cartoon Kit," 1966-1968
When comic book superhero Batman came to life in a live action television series that aired from 1966-1968, the crime fighter took America by storm. Fans of the program eagerly spent $150 million for Batman-related toys, clothing, and food products in 1966. These Colorforms, pieces of vinyl on laminated paperboard, could be used and reused to recreate scenes from the show.
- Barbie's Dream House, 1962 - By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
- 1962
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Barbie's Dream House, 1962
By the early 1960s, Barbie dolls could have play environments, including this Barbie Dream House. Introduced in 1962, the Barbie Dream House was filled with sleek, modern furniture that included a combination television/stereo console. While relaxing in her very own "space," Barbie could watch herself on television or listen to albums by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, or the Lettermen.
- "Bert" Hand Puppet, circa 1995 -
- circa 1995
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"Bert" Hand Puppet, circa 1995