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- Trade Card for Ayer's Ague Cure, 1880-1900 - 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.
- 1880-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Ayer's Ague Cure, 1880-1900
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.
- Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: Florida Gators" Christmas Ornament, 2000 - 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.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Collegiate Collection: Florida Gators" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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.
- Pennant, "Florida, the Sunshine State," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This souvenir of Florida helps travelers remember their time in the Sunshine State.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Florida, the Sunshine State," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This souvenir of Florida helps travelers remember their time in the Sunshine State.
- "Cut Catalog" of Heinz Company Window Displays, Exhibits, Buildings and Employees, Sebastian Mueller, circa 1901 - The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. At the time of this catalog's publication, Sebastian Mueller worked in the Heinz marketing department and compiled this book of half-tone photographs of window displays, exhibits, individuals, buildings, employees, and other advertisements for use in future advertising and publications.
- circa 1901
- Collections - Artifact
"Cut Catalog" of Heinz Company Window Displays, Exhibits, Buildings and Employees, Sebastian Mueller, circa 1901
The H.J. Heinz Company employed ambitious and comprehensive advertising strategies to meet consumers at home, in stores, and everywhere in between. At the time of this catalog's publication, Sebastian Mueller worked in the Heinz marketing department and compiled this book of half-tone photographs of window displays, exhibits, individuals, buildings, employees, and other advertisements for use in future advertising and publications.
- Pennant, "Arkansas Alligator Farm, Hot Springs, Ark.," 1945-1965 - In 1945, a new owner took over an alligator farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was good timing. After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Roadside attractions, like the Arkansas Alligator Farm, became another stop for auto tourists visiting popular destinations, like Hot Springs.
- 1945-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Arkansas Alligator Farm, Hot Springs, Ark.," 1945-1965
In 1945, a new owner took over an alligator farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was good timing. After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Roadside attractions, like the Arkansas Alligator Farm, became another stop for auto tourists visiting popular destinations, like Hot Springs.
- Pennant, "Daytona Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict typical tourist attractions, such as palm trees, sailboats, and a sandy beach. Vacationers to Daytona Beach, Florida, may have been less eager to see a stray alligator however.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Daytona Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Many of these pennants depict typical tourist attractions, such as palm trees, sailboats, and a sandy beach. Vacationers to Daytona Beach, Florida, may have been less eager to see a stray alligator however.