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- Covered Dish, 1894-1903 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1880-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Covered Dish, 1894-1903
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Miniature Glass Figure, Rabbit, 1955-1985 - For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- 1955-1985
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Miniature Glass Figure, Rabbit, 1955-1985
For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- Hallmark "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - 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.
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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.
- Peter Rabbit Stuffed Toy, circa 1918 - <em>The Tale of Peter Rabbit</em>, by Beatrix Potter, was published in 1902. Soft or stuffed animals were being made in factories by the late 1800s. From the beginning, they were marketed to young children and to girls as well as boys.
- circa 1918
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Peter Rabbit Stuffed Toy, circa 1918
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter, was published in 1902. Soft or stuffed animals were being made in factories by the late 1800s. From the beginning, they were marketed to young children and to girls as well as boys.
- Hallmark "Pierre Lapin - Beatrix Potter" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - 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.
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Pierre Lapin - Beatrix Potter" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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.
- Salt Shaker, 1929-1943 -
- 1920-1943
- Collections - Artifact
Salt Shaker, 1929-1943
- Saucer, 1896-1929 - A crouching rabbit is an iconic image found on the wares made by the Dedham Pottery. In business from 1896 to 1943, Dedham Pottery produced high-fired stoneware characterized by a controlled and fine crackle glaze with thick cobalt blue border designs. Influenced by Arts and Crafts styles, these popular serving pieces not only featured rabbits, but elephants, dolphins, polar bears, chicks, swans, turtles, and ducks.
- 1896-1929
- Collections - Artifact
Saucer, 1896-1929
A crouching rabbit is an iconic image found on the wares made by the Dedham Pottery. In business from 1896 to 1943, Dedham Pottery produced high-fired stoneware characterized by a controlled and fine crackle glaze with thick cobalt blue border designs. Influenced by Arts and Crafts styles, these popular serving pieces not only featured rabbits, but elephants, dolphins, polar bears, chicks, swans, turtles, and ducks.
- Rabbit Napkin Rings, 1930-1950 -
- 1930-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Rabbit Napkin Rings, 1930-1950
- Hallmark "Beatrix Potter: The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Spring Ornaments, 1999 - Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- 1999
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Beatrix Potter: The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Spring Ornaments, 1999
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
- Stuffed Rabbit Toy, 1986-1990 -
- 1986-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Stuffed Rabbit Toy, 1986-1990