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- Hallmark Keepsake Dreambook 2013, Celebrating 40 Years of Memories - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's yearly release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating. Hallmark ornaments became so popular that the company began publishing annual catalogs (later known as "Dream Books") that showcased the new Keepsake Ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season.
- 2013
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark Keepsake Dreambook 2013, Celebrating 40 Years of Memories
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's yearly release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating. Hallmark ornaments became so popular that the company began publishing annual catalogs (later known as "Dream Books") that showcased the new Keepsake Ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season.
- Photo Holder Christmas Ornament, 1988 -
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
Photo Holder Christmas Ornament, 1988
- Jewish Stars Garland, circa 2020 -
- circa 2020
- Collections - Artifact
Jewish Stars Garland, circa 2020
- "Life" Magazine for December 25, 1950 - <em>Life</em> magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life during the mid-20th century. This December 25, 1950, Christmas issue has a special section for children. One project included a cut-out paper Christmas tree with ornaments that, if you followed the directions carefully, "can be made in an hour."
- December 25, 1950
- Collections - Artifact
"Life" Magazine for December 25, 1950
Life magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life during the mid-20th century. This December 25, 1950, Christmas issue has a special section for children. One project included a cut-out paper Christmas tree with ornaments that, if you followed the directions carefully, "can be made in an hour."
- Model of Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran for the Ford Rotunda, circa 1953 - As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned artists to design and install various design elements, including this mobile by sculptor Malcolm Moran, which symbolized progressive research and engineering. The completed mobile hung inside the entrance of the Rotunda.
- circa 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Model of Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran for the Ford Rotunda, circa 1953
As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned artists to design and install various design elements, including this mobile by sculptor Malcolm Moran, which symbolized progressive research and engineering. The completed mobile hung inside the entrance of the Rotunda.
- Christmas Tree Ornament, 1943-1945 - When Americans stopped importing hand-blown Christmas ornaments from Germany during World War II, an enterprising importer of German goods named Max Eckardt convinced the Corning Glass Company to mass produce machine-blown bulbs. At other American firms, such as Eckardt's, workers decorated the plain glass balls. When wartime shortages limited the availability of lacquer and metal, they used paint and cardboard.
- 1943-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Tree Ornament, 1943-1945
When Americans stopped importing hand-blown Christmas ornaments from Germany during World War II, an enterprising importer of German goods named Max Eckardt convinced the Corning Glass Company to mass produce machine-blown bulbs. At other American firms, such as Eckardt's, workers decorated the plain glass balls. When wartime shortages limited the availability of lacquer and metal, they used paint and cardboard.
- Christmas Ornament, 1950-1970 -
- 1950-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Ornament, 1950-1970
- Lalique "Petite Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, circa 1928 - Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
- circa 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Lalique "Petite Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, circa 1928
Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
- "Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's Courier," Volume 1, Number 1, Fall 1986 -
- 1986
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collector's Courier," Volume 1, Number 1, Fall 1986
- Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1980 - 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.
- 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1980
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.