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- Hallmark "Clever Camper" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - 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.
- 1997
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Clever Camper" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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.
- "Drink Coca Cola" Pocket Knives - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the Depression's darkest years. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to show off their achievements -- and advertise -- to millions of people. These souvenir pocketknives encouraged fairgoers to "drink Coca-Cola."
- 1933
- Collections - Artifact
"Drink Coca Cola" Pocket Knives
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the Depression's darkest years. The fair also provided the opportunity for companies to show off their achievements -- and advertise -- to millions of people. These souvenir pocketknives encouraged fairgoers to "drink Coca-Cola."
- Pocket Knife, 1870-1900 -
- 1870-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Pocket Knife, 1870-1900
- Ford V-8 Souvenir Pocket Knife from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934 - Ford Motor Company produced this jackknife for the Ford Exposition at the Century of Progress 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This souvenir reminded the visitor of his time at the fair. It also advertised Ford's newest innovation, the V-8 engine. Ford introduced the V-8, the first compact and powerful engine affordable to the general auto buying public, in 1932.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Ford V-8 Souvenir Pocket Knife from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934
Ford Motor Company produced this jackknife for the Ford Exposition at the Century of Progress 1934 Chicago World's Fair. This souvenir reminded the visitor of his time at the fair. It also advertised Ford's newest innovation, the V-8 engine. Ford introduced the V-8, the first compact and powerful engine affordable to the general auto buying public, in 1932.
- Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Pocket Knife, 1876 - The first official World's Fair held in the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this pocket knife depicting a soldier of the American Revolution.
- 1876
- Collections - Artifact
Centennial Exhibition Souvenir Pocket Knife, 1876
The first official World's Fair held in the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this pocket knife depicting a soldier of the American Revolution.
- Chrysler 14-Function Pocket Knife, 2002-2005 - Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. A Chrysler logo placed on this utility knife from the mid-2000s reinforced a consumer's loyalty to the company.
- 2002-2005
- Collections - Artifact
Chrysler 14-Function Pocket Knife, 2002-2005
Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. A Chrysler logo placed on this utility knife from the mid-2000s reinforced a consumer's loyalty to the company.