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- Bandbox, circa 1835 - In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts an idyllic scene with a towered home and mill.
- circa 1835
- Collections - Artifact
Bandbox, circa 1835
In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts an idyllic scene with a towered home and mill.
- Trade Card for Garland Stoves and Ranges, Michigan Stove Co., 1882 - 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 vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. The Michigan Stove Company's trade cards often featured children, animals, and images of its stoves, with its "Garland Stoves and Ranges" brand logo prominently displayed.
- 1882
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Garland Stoves and Ranges, Michigan Stove Co., 1882
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 vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. The Michigan Stove Company's trade cards often featured children, animals, and images of its stoves, with its "Garland Stoves and Ranges" brand logo prominently displayed.
- Martha Stewart "'Chianti' Hybrid Sunflower" Seed Packet, circa 2000 -
- circa 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Martha Stewart "'Chianti' Hybrid Sunflower" Seed Packet, circa 2000
- "Sunflower Botanical B82" by Paul Stankard, 1995 -
- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
"Sunflower Botanical B82" by Paul Stankard, 1995
- Everlast "Forged Sunflower" Bowl, 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
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Sunflower" Bowl, 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.
- Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh: The Garden of Piglet and Pooh" Spring Ornaments, 1998 - 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.
- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh: The Garden of Piglet and Pooh" Spring Ornaments, 1998
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.
- Miles Foster, Farm Manager for Freedom Farms Cooperative, Displaying a Water Tank, December 1972 -
- December 10, 1972
- Collections - Artifact
Miles Foster, Farm Manager for Freedom Farms Cooperative, Displaying a Water Tank, December 1972
- Bandbox, circa 1835 - In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene along a canal. Notice the small canal boat being pulled by a horse and rider.
- circa 1835
- Collections - Artifact
Bandbox, circa 1835
In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene along a canal. Notice the small canal boat being pulled by a horse and rider.