Search
- Texaco Signpost, 1940-1960 - In 1937, Texaco hired visionary industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague to redesign and modernize its stations. By 1940, Texaco had 500 stations with clean white porcelain, green lines, and bold red stars. Teague's design was a beacon to drivers, promising friendly attendants, quality gasoline, and clean restrooms. This "banjo" sign was also designed by Teague.
- 1940-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Texaco Signpost, 1940-1960
In 1937, Texaco hired visionary industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague to redesign and modernize its stations. By 1940, Texaco had 500 stations with clean white porcelain, green lines, and bold red stars. Teague's design was a beacon to drivers, promising friendly attendants, quality gasoline, and clean restrooms. This "banjo" sign was also designed by Teague.
- Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1999 - 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.
- 1999
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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.