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- Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Yertle the Turtle" Christmas Ornament, 2004 - 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.
- 2004
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Yertle the Turtle" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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.
- Miniature Glass Figure, Turtle, 1955-1985 - For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- 1955-1985
- Collections - Artifact
Miniature Glass Figure, Turtle, 1955-1985
For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- Miniature Glass Figure, Turtle with Corkscrew, 1955-1985 - For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- 1955-1985
- Collections - Artifact
Miniature Glass Figure, Turtle with Corkscrew, 1955-1985
For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- Ribbon Skirt, 2024 - Ribbon skirts have a long history with many Indigenous cultures, often reflecting the wearer's culture and personality. Cheri Bruegl created this skirt with a turtle motif representing her affiliation with the Turtle Clan and Turtle Island, a name some Indigenous people use for North America. The Many Trail symbol near the hem signifies her ties to the Stockbridge-Munsee community.
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
Ribbon Skirt, 2024
Ribbon skirts have a long history with many Indigenous cultures, often reflecting the wearer's culture and personality. Cheri Bruegl created this skirt with a turtle motif representing her affiliation with the Turtle Clan and Turtle Island, a name some Indigenous people use for North America. The Many Trail symbol near the hem signifies her ties to the Stockbridge-Munsee community.
- Jewelry Set, 2024 - Many Indigenous people create or wear jewelry that reflects the wearer's culture and personality. Cheri Bruegl designed this earring-and-necklace set with a turtle motif representing her affiliation with the Turtle Clan and Turtle Island, a name some Indigenous people use for North America. Wearing this jewelry strengthened her ties to the Stockbridge-Munsee community, of which she is a member.
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
Jewelry Set, 2024
Many Indigenous people create or wear jewelry that reflects the wearer's culture and personality. Cheri Bruegl designed this earring-and-necklace set with a turtle motif representing her affiliation with the Turtle Clan and Turtle Island, a name some Indigenous people use for North America. Wearing this jewelry strengthened her ties to the Stockbridge-Munsee community, of which she is a member.
- Hallmark "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo" Christmas Ornament, 2005 - 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.
- 2005
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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.
- Pull Toy, Tip Toe Turtle, 1962-1977 - This "Tip Toe Turtle" combined new and old materials in one engaging toddler pull toy. The turtle's shell, hat, legs, and feet were made of colorful plastic, while its neck and head were fashioned from the more traditional wood. The turtle's feet would ring a bell when they revolved as the string was pulled.
- 1962-1977
- Collections - Artifact
Pull Toy, Tip Toe Turtle, 1962-1977
This "Tip Toe Turtle" combined new and old materials in one engaging toddler pull toy. The turtle's shell, hat, legs, and feet were made of colorful plastic, while its neck and head were fashioned from the more traditional wood. The turtle's feet would ring a bell when they revolved as the string was pulled.
- School Reward of Merit Given to Maude Davenport, 1880 - During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishment. Some contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil. Many were printed and colorful, with space available to write in the student's name as well as their own.
- 1880
- Collections - Artifact
School Reward of Merit Given to Maude Davenport, 1880
During the nineteenth-century, teachers recognized students with paper "rewards of merit." These small tokens commended a student's excellent work, perfect attendance, good behavior or other noteworthy accomplishment. Some contained simple handwritten sentiments from the teacher to the pupil. Many were printed and colorful, with space available to write in the student's name as well as their own.
- Miniature Glass Figure, Turtle, 1955-1985 - For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- 1955-1985
- Collections - Artifact
Miniature Glass Figure, Turtle, 1955-1985
For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
- Hallmark "Turtle Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 1992 - 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.
- 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Turtle Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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.