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- Chastleton Patience Board, circa 1900 - This fold-out game board provides a solid surface for playing Patience -- a number of puzzle card games similar to Solitaire. Long fabric pockets secure cards in play, while wood slots provide storage. The board was designed by Mary Whitmore Jones who also authored works describing how to play the infinite varieties of the game.
- circa 1900
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Chastleton Patience Board, circa 1900
This fold-out game board provides a solid surface for playing Patience -- a number of puzzle card games similar to Solitaire. Long fabric pockets secure cards in play, while wood slots provide storage. The board was designed by Mary Whitmore Jones who also authored works describing how to play the infinite varieties of the game.
- Everlast "Forged Horse" Card Box, 1936-1941 - 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. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1936-1941
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Everlast "Forged Horse" Card Box, 1936-1941
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. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- Century of Progress Exhibition Souvenir Playing Cards, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this deck of playing cards depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933
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Century of Progress Exhibition Souvenir Playing Cards, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this deck of playing cards depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Playing Cards, Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Detroit, Michigan, 1951 - French explorer Antoine de le Mothe Cadillac established Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit in 1701. The city of Detroit commemorated the 250th anniversary of that event in 1951. This deck of playing cards, decorated with the logo of the "250th Birthday Festival," featured historic photographs of past city landmarks and scenes.
- 1951
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Playing Cards, Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Detroit, Michigan, 1951
French explorer Antoine de le Mothe Cadillac established Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit in 1701. The city of Detroit commemorated the 250th anniversary of that event in 1951. This deck of playing cards, decorated with the logo of the "250th Birthday Festival," featured historic photographs of past city landmarks and scenes.
- Congress "The Belle" Playing Cards, 1928 - The U.S. Playing Card Company produced a number of decorative decks of cards for playing bridge or other card games in the 1920s and 30s. Bridge had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet for many in the middle-class.
- 1928
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Congress "The Belle" Playing Cards, 1928
The U.S. Playing Card Company produced a number of decorative decks of cards for playing bridge or other card games in the 1920s and 30s. Bridge had recently grown in popularity and bridge parties provided a social outlet for many in the middle-class.
- Congress "Sweethearts" Playing Cards, 1928 - The U.S. Playing Card Company produced a number of decorative decks of cards for playing pinochle or other card games in the 1920s and 30s. Card parties provided a social outlet for many in the middle-class.
- 1928
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Congress "Sweethearts" Playing Cards, 1928
The U.S. Playing Card Company produced a number of decorative decks of cards for playing pinochle or other card games in the 1920s and 30s. Card parties provided a social outlet for many in the middle-class.
- Hallmark ""All In" For Fun!" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - 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.
- 2006
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Hallmark ""All In" For Fun!" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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.
- "Photoplay" Magazine for November 1932 - From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. <em>Photoplay</em> was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- November 01, 1932
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"Photoplay" Magazine for November 1932
From the beginning of the movie business, Americans wanted to know about the movies and their stars. Photoplay was one of the first movie fan magazines. For nearly seventy years -- from 1911 to 1980 -- this publication provided fans with updates on the film industry, the going-ons in Hollywood and glimpses into the lives of the stars.
- Crazy Quilt, Made by Mary Hintzman Rossow and Daughters, Fair Haven, Michigan, 1896 -
- 1896
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Crazy Quilt, Made by Mary Hintzman Rossow and Daughters, Fair Haven, Michigan, 1896
- The Game of Politics: Race for the Presidency Board Game, 1887-1890 - Two teams race for the presidency in this late-1880s board game published by the W. S. Reed Toy Company. The would-be politicians must first get elected to various offices before running for president. Vote cards help teams capture the nomination and later a state's electoral vote. The team receiving the majority of the Electoral College votes (just like today's elections) wins!
- 1887-1890
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The Game of Politics: Race for the Presidency Board Game, 1887-1890
Two teams race for the presidency in this late-1880s board game published by the W. S. Reed Toy Company. The would-be politicians must first get elected to various offices before running for president. Vote cards help teams capture the nomination and later a state's electoral vote. The team receiving the majority of the Electoral College votes (just like today's elections) wins!