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- Hallmark "Portraits in Bisque Collection: Norman Rockwell - Jolly Postman" Christmas Ornament, 1993 - 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.
- 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Portraits in Bisque Collection: Norman Rockwell - Jolly Postman" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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.
- Postal Service Uniform, 1955-1965 - This United States Postal Service uniform was instantly recognizable to patrons anticipating mail. It implies that the wearer is a trustworthy government employee. Designed for comfort and function, the uniform consists of an "Eisenhower jacket" -- adopted by carriers in 1953 -- and matching trousers. Herbert Temple Goltry of Allen Park, Michigan, wore this uniform as a U. S. postal carrier.
- 1955-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Postal Service Uniform, 1955-1965
This United States Postal Service uniform was instantly recognizable to patrons anticipating mail. It implies that the wearer is a trustworthy government employee. Designed for comfort and function, the uniform consists of an "Eisenhower jacket" -- adopted by carriers in 1953 -- and matching trousers. Herbert Temple Goltry of Allen Park, Michigan, wore this uniform as a U. S. postal carrier.
- Air Mail Sorting at Hadley Field, New York, 1925 - Regular air mail service in the United States started in 1918. Initial air mail stamps cost 24 cents -- eight times more than ground service. But those fees helped subsidize the development of America's airways. After operating air mail flights itself for eight years, the U.S. Post Office Department contracted with commercial air carriers in 1926.
- 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Air Mail Sorting at Hadley Field, New York, 1925
Regular air mail service in the United States started in 1918. Initial air mail stamps cost 24 cents -- eight times more than ground service. But those fees helped subsidize the development of America's airways. After operating air mail flights itself for eight years, the U.S. Post Office Department contracted with commercial air carriers in 1926.
- Postal Service Bag, 1920-1940 -
- 1920-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Postal Service Bag, 1920-1940
- "Postal Manual," 1954 -
- December 01, 1954
- Collections - Artifact
"Postal Manual," 1954
- Gaiters, 1920-1935 -
- 1920-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Gaiters, 1920-1935
- Postal Service Cap, 1935-1955 - A United States Postal Service uniform was instantly recognizable to patrons anticipating mail. It implies that the wearer is a trustworthy government employee. Designed for comfort and function, the uniform consisted of a jacket, trousers and an eight-point cap -- made with a woven cane band for ventilation. Herbert Goltry of Allen Park, Michigan, wore this uniform cap as a U. S. postal carrier.
- 1935-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Postal Service Cap, 1935-1955
A United States Postal Service uniform was instantly recognizable to patrons anticipating mail. It implies that the wearer is a trustworthy government employee. Designed for comfort and function, the uniform consisted of a jacket, trousers and an eight-point cap -- made with a woven cane band for ventilation. Herbert Goltry of Allen Park, Michigan, wore this uniform cap as a U. S. postal carrier.