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- Trade Card for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, New York Condensed Milk Co., 1887 - Feeding infants tainted cow's milk was a common cause of infant mortality. In 1856, Gail Borden introduced Eagle Brand Condensed Milk to combat this. This product became so popular for soldiers during the Civil War that, by the end of the war, it had gained a reputation for being safe, wholesome, and nourishing -- a trusted food for infants and children.
- circa 1887
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, New York Condensed Milk Co., 1887
Feeding infants tainted cow's milk was a common cause of infant mortality. In 1856, Gail Borden introduced Eagle Brand Condensed Milk to combat this. This product became so popular for soldiers during the Civil War that, by the end of the war, it had gained a reputation for being safe, wholesome, and nourishing -- a trusted food for infants and children.
- Hallmark "Baby Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1995 - 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.
- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Baby Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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.
- Baby Rattle, 1760-1780 - Eighteenth-century parents viewed teething as a potentially dangerous time for their baby -- difficulties in cutting teeth, many believed, could lead to disease or even death. Coral and bells proved a useful toy to ease parent's fears. The whistle and bells provided noisy entertainment, while the hard coral teething surface eased the child's pain and helped ward off perceived dangers.
- 1760-1780
- Collections - Artifact
Baby Rattle, 1760-1780
Eighteenth-century parents viewed teething as a potentially dangerous time for their baby -- difficulties in cutting teeth, many believed, could lead to disease or even death. Coral and bells proved a useful toy to ease parent's fears. The whistle and bells provided noisy entertainment, while the hard coral teething surface eased the child's pain and helped ward off perceived dangers.