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- Toy, Lucky Sprite, 1984-1986 - In the 1980s, toy companies began producing commercial television programs to market dolls and other toys to children. Hallmark sponsored the Rainbow Brite series which debuted in 1984. The company sold a colorful range of program-based plush toys, such as this green furry Sprite named Lucky. Sprites mine color crystals and help Rainbow Brite return color to her world.
- 1984-1986
- Collections - Artifact
Toy, Lucky Sprite, 1984-1986
In the 1980s, toy companies began producing commercial television programs to market dolls and other toys to children. Hallmark sponsored the Rainbow Brite series which debuted in 1984. The company sold a colorful range of program-based plush toys, such as this green furry Sprite named Lucky. Sprites mine color crystals and help Rainbow Brite return color to her world.
- Small "La-Z-Teddy," Promotional La-Z-Boy Teddy Bear, 1979 -
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
Small "La-Z-Teddy," Promotional La-Z-Boy Teddy Bear, 1979
- Toy, Smurfette, 1981-1983 - Pierre Culliford, a Belgian artist who drew under the name Peyo, introduced the Smurfs to the world in 1958. These little blue creatures were an instant hit with Belgian children. Over twenty years later American children became enamored with the Smurfs when Hanna Barbera created an animated cartoon series. In the early 1980s many Smurf-related toys found their way into American homes.
- 1981-1983
- Collections - Artifact
Toy, Smurfette, 1981-1983
Pierre Culliford, a Belgian artist who drew under the name Peyo, introduced the Smurfs to the world in 1958. These little blue creatures were an instant hit with Belgian children. Over twenty years later American children became enamored with the Smurfs when Hanna Barbera created an animated cartoon series. In the early 1980s many Smurf-related toys found their way into American homes.
- Woodsy Owl Toy, 1972-1975 -
- 1972-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Woodsy Owl Toy, 1972-1975
- Peter Rabbit Stuffed Toy, circa 1918 - <EM>The Tale of Peter Rabbit</EM>, by Beatrix Potter, was published in 1902. Soft or stuffed animals were being made in factories by the late 1800s. From the beginning, they were marketed to young children and to girls as well as boys.
- circa 1918
- Collections - Artifact
Peter Rabbit Stuffed Toy, circa 1918
The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter, was published in 1902. Soft or stuffed animals were being made in factories by the late 1800s. From the beginning, they were marketed to young children and to girls as well as boys.
- Stuffed Bear Toy, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Stuffed Bear Toy, circa 1960
- Sock Elephant Toy, 1965-1975 -
- 1965-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Sock Elephant Toy, 1965-1975
- Uniroyal "Nauga" Toy, 1955-1975 - Naugahyde, a vinyl-coated fabric manufactured by Uniroyal Engineered Products, is a popular furniture upholstery material. The product's success inspired imitators, so Uniroyal hired ad-man George Lois to craft an advertising campaign that would differentiate their product. The Nauga, a fictional creature that painlessly shed its leather-like hide, was born. The Nauga featured in humorous advertisements and was even made into a promotional toy.
- 1955-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Uniroyal "Nauga" Toy, 1955-1975
Naugahyde, a vinyl-coated fabric manufactured by Uniroyal Engineered Products, is a popular furniture upholstery material. The product's success inspired imitators, so Uniroyal hired ad-man George Lois to craft an advertising campaign that would differentiate their product. The Nauga, a fictional creature that painlessly shed its leather-like hide, was born. The Nauga featured in humorous advertisements and was even made into a promotional toy.
- Toy, Twink Sprite, 1983-1986 - In the 1980s, toy companies began producing commercial television programs to market dolls and other toys to children. Hallmark sponsored the Rainbow Brite series which debuted in 1984. The company sold a range of program-based plush toys, such as this furry Sprite named Twink. Twink was Rainbow Brite's favorite Sprite.
- 1983-1986
- Collections - Artifact
Toy, Twink Sprite, 1983-1986
In the 1980s, toy companies began producing commercial television programs to market dolls and other toys to children. Hallmark sponsored the Rainbow Brite series which debuted in 1984. The company sold a range of program-based plush toys, such as this furry Sprite named Twink. Twink was Rainbow Brite's favorite Sprite.
- Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1986 - 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.
- 1986
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Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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.