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- Christmas Tree Ornament, 1943-1945 - When Americans stopped importing hand-blown Christmas ornaments from Germany during World War II, an enterprising importer of German goods named Max Eckardt convinced the Corning Glass Company to mass produce machine-blown bulbs. At other American firms, such as Eckardt's, workers decorated the plain glass balls. When wartime shortages limited the availability of lacquer and metal, they used paint and cardboard.
- 1943-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Tree Ornament, 1943-1945
When Americans stopped importing hand-blown Christmas ornaments from Germany during World War II, an enterprising importer of German goods named Max Eckardt convinced the Corning Glass Company to mass produce machine-blown bulbs. At other American firms, such as Eckardt's, workers decorated the plain glass balls. When wartime shortages limited the availability of lacquer and metal, they used paint and cardboard.
- Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang: That's What Christmas is About, Charlie Brown" Christmas Decoration, 2006 - Hallmark and Charles Schulz, creator of the comic strip <em>Peanuts</em>, began a long-running collaboration in 1960 when the company introduced the Peanuts gang on a line of greeting cards. Schulz's popular and lovable characters soon graced an entire line of <em>Peanuts</em> party goods, gift wrap, posters, gift books, holiday decor, and other Hallmark products.
- 2006
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang: That's What Christmas is About, Charlie Brown" Christmas Decoration, 2006
Hallmark and Charles Schulz, creator of the comic strip Peanuts, began a long-running collaboration in 1960 when the company introduced the Peanuts gang on a line of greeting cards. Schulz's popular and lovable characters soon graced an entire line of Peanuts party goods, gift wrap, posters, gift books, holiday decor, and other Hallmark products.
- "Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938 - Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- September 12, 1938
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"Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938
Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- "Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938 - Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- September 12, 1938
- Collections - Artifact
"Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938
Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- Jewish Stars Garland, circa 2020 -
- circa 2020
- Collections - Artifact
Jewish Stars Garland, circa 2020
- Model of Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran for the Ford Rotunda, circa 1953 - As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned artists to design and install various design elements, including this mobile by sculptor Malcolm Moran, which symbolized progressive research and engineering. The completed mobile hung inside the entrance of the Rotunda.
- circa 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Model of Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran for the Ford Rotunda, circa 1953
As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned artists to design and install various design elements, including this mobile by sculptor Malcolm Moran, which symbolized progressive research and engineering. The completed mobile hung inside the entrance of the Rotunda.
- Hallmark "Santa's Work Shoppe" Pop-up Decoration, 1968-1972 - Festive holiday paper decorations have been available from card, stationery, and paper companies for some time. In the 1960s, Hallmark sold coordinated paper party goods, which included invitations, napkins, placemats, and home decorations. Party planners could also purchase this "Santa's Work Shoppe" holiday pop-up table centerpiece.
- 1968-1972
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Hallmark "Santa's Work Shoppe" Pop-up Decoration, 1968-1972
Festive holiday paper decorations have been available from card, stationery, and paper companies for some time. In the 1960s, Hallmark sold coordinated paper party goods, which included invitations, napkins, placemats, and home decorations. Party planners could also purchase this "Santa's Work Shoppe" holiday pop-up table centerpiece.
- Praying Boy from the "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1968 - The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
- 1948-1968
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Praying Boy from the "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" Wall Decoration Set, 1948-1968
The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
- Little Bo Peep from the "Little Bo Peep" Wall Decoration Set, 1960-1968 - The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
- 1960-1968
- Collections - Artifact
Little Bo Peep from the "Little Bo Peep" Wall Decoration Set, 1960-1968
The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
- Bird from the "Little Bo Peep" Wall Decoration Set, 1960-1968 - The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.
- 1960-1968
- Collections - Artifact
Bird from the "Little Bo Peep" Wall Decoration Set, 1960-1968
The Dolly Toy Company, established in 1923, is best known for making inexpensive toys and seasonal novelties from laminated boxboard. After World War II, the company patented an idea for wall pin-ups for children's rooms. It was a success. The pin-ups featured religious themes and characters based on children's fairy tales and stories, including some licensed Disney characters.