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- Poster, "Strength in Service, Strength to Overcome," 2020 -
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
Poster, "Strength in Service, Strength to Overcome," 2020
- Hatbox, 1917-1920 -
- 1917-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Hatbox, 1917-1920
- Hallmark "Spotlight on Snoopy Series: Patriotic Pals" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - 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.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Spotlight on Snoopy Series: Patriotic Pals" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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.
- Gay Pride Medallion, 1978-2005 - This mass-marketed "affirmation" medallion served as a tangible reminder of identity, patriotism, and faith for those struggling to gain support despite their gender identity, and protection under the U.S. Constitution. It included two iconic images, the Statue of Liberty and the Gay Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, with the serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian, ethicist, and professor.
- 1978-2005
- Collections - Artifact
Gay Pride Medallion, 1978-2005
This mass-marketed "affirmation" medallion served as a tangible reminder of identity, patriotism, and faith for those struggling to gain support despite their gender identity, and protection under the U.S. Constitution. It included two iconic images, the Statue of Liberty and the Gay Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, with the serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian, ethicist, and professor.
- "How to Take Out Your First Papers: An Easy Book in Plain English for the Coming Citizen," circa 1923 - In the early 20th century, mass immigration posed the challenge of integrating, or assimilating, immigrants into American society. Anglo-Americans believed that Americanization was the first step towards assimilation into a greater nation. This pamphlet is an example of a private agency that established an Americanization program to help immigrants learn American values and ultimately gain United States citizenship.
- circa 1923
- Collections - Artifact
"How to Take Out Your First Papers: An Easy Book in Plain English for the Coming Citizen," circa 1923
In the early 20th century, mass immigration posed the challenge of integrating, or assimilating, immigrants into American society. Anglo-Americans believed that Americanization was the first step towards assimilation into a greater nation. This pamphlet is an example of a private agency that established an Americanization program to help immigrants learn American values and ultimately gain United States citizenship.
- Trade Card for Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton, Merrick Thread Co., circa 1886 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton by Merrick Thread Company.
- circa 1886
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton, Merrick Thread Co., circa 1886
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton by Merrick Thread Company.
- World War I Poster, "That Liberty Shall not Perish from the Earth, Buy Liberty Bonds," 1918 - During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- 1918
- Collections - Artifact
World War I Poster, "That Liberty Shall not Perish from the Earth, Buy Liberty Bonds," 1918
During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- Denim Jacket, circa 1973 -
- circa 1973
- Collections - Artifact
Denim Jacket, circa 1973
- Trade Card for Hannaford Ventilated Rubber Boots, "Keep Feet Warm and Dry," 1870-1890 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- 1870-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Hannaford Ventilated Rubber Boots, "Keep Feet Warm and Dry," 1870-1890
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- World War I Poster, "You Buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish," 1917 - During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.
- 1917
- Collections - Artifact
World War I Poster, "You Buy a Liberty Bond Lest I Perish," 1917
During the First World War, governments of all the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. Artists widely used an innovative advertising technique for these posters that moved away from a factual depiction of a product's material or event's subject to an emphasis on appealing to the viewer's emotions.