1940s Hallmark Rufftex

"What kind of a card do you want?"the clerk said, But me, I said nothing and looked straight ahead...

I couldn't come out and just tell her, you see, For she was an absolute stranger to me...... So while she kept staring and standing near by I kept right on waiting without saying why....

Because, well,you see ~~ I had sort of a hunch Before very long she might go out to lunch! .... I looked at the cards that said "Greetings to Mother" and "Father" and "Uncle" and "Sister" and "Brother"

And watched for a chance when the clerk wasn't near And grabbed this one labeled "To Somebody Dear!" ..... "There's no need to wrap it," I said to the clerk~~ So proud and so pleased with my half a day's work....

And now I'm sure hoping that you'll like it, too, FOR IT'S JUST THE CARD THAT I WANTED FOR YOU!

copyright 1946, Hall Brothers, Inc.

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vintage Hallmark Plans-a-Party

Luau theme Plans-a-Party

 Hallmark Plans-a-Party

luau paper plate and cup

according to Hallmark's interactive timeline (you should check that out, if you already haven't!) Partyware was introduced 1960s through Hallmark's "Plans-a-Party" line.

Kitty Kat Party

 The line featured themed party supplies including 

paper plates, cups, napkins, invitations,nut cups, place mats, party hats, favors, coasters,centerpieces, and, eventually, even coordinating paper party dresses!

Slugger Sam baseball party, came with "Cap"party hats

Hallmark magazine ad campaign which suggested a different party theme each month

 Wedding Party- included a cupid centerpiece and honeycomb wedding bells

 see more vintage party supplies

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Hippie Hallmark

these adorable teeny weeny embellishments were made by Hallmark

sunbonnet girl

 Swiss Embroidered Appliques ~ Bright fun colors 

self-sticking so you could use them several times 

and/or optional ready to sew onto your CLOTHES  ~~Flashbacks anyone?!

vintage Butterick embroidery transfer

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smiling snail

 sold as a "Decorative Accent" suggested applications ....furniture...doors and walls...clothing..refrigerators...luggage
...and gift packages
(refrigerators??!........)

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"Have Fun! Use Your Imagination!"

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Gold Crown found at local thrift shop!

Mom and I went junk'n recently......
junk'n with my mother is not for the faint-at-heart!  Her combined energy and knowledge makes for an EPIC and INFORMATIVE day! Mom has been dealing antiques all my life and pretty much all of hers, too!   We covered 4 counties, hitting 9 of our favorite thrift shops! so FUN!

like all good "JUNK BRATS" it is not uncommon to find me digging through boxes, crawling around in dusty~musty places and rescuing discarded treasures.....

here is one of my FINDS from our day of hunting.........

circa 1980s Hallmark Gold Crown wrapping paper!

The Hallmark Gold Crown is, of course, recognized worldwide and symbolizes the "very best"!
in 1949 Hallmark began using the five-point gold crown

 soooo.... I was inspired to pull some more Hallmark wrapping paper examples from my piles collection :) 

too adorable... what a Birthday cake!  Happy Birthday "A Hallmark Wrapping"...original price 25 ¢

Hallmark used strips of the same printed paper to make their label and wrap around the sheets for packaging

"Brides Lace" 2 sheets 25 ¢

The Hall Brothers essentially fell into "inventing" what we think of as modern day gift wrap.  In the early 1900s solid color tissue papers were used to "dress" packages.  As the story goes..... the Hall Brothers ran out of this gift paper during the busy 1917 Christmas season and resorted to selling sheets of pretty decorative French envelope lining papers, which were well received by their customers and sold out quickly! The Brothers began printing their own sheets of decorative wrapping papers.

Hallmark All Occasion Wrap....packaged in cellophane... original price 35 ¢

Bridal Shower Gift Wrap original price 50 ¢

Shower Gift Wrap original price 50 ¢

Victorian style Birthday Wrap original price  65 ¢

Baby Shower Gift Wrap original price  65  ¢

Baby Gift Wrap original price 90 ¢

source and further information:  Hallmark Early Innovations 1910s-30s

you can find old store stock Hallmark cards listed in my Etsy shop....
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Kevin James Greeting Card Comedy

Kevin James on greeting cards.......too great.....

 funny from the start..... then at minute 5:40 he begins his act on greeting cards......"I don't love cards...I think I speak for .....most every man......" please NOTE: mute music player in right hand column of blog:)

........ here he is imitating a woman choosing a greeting card in Hallmark ....... enjoy!

vintage Hallmark Valentines

these sweet punch-out animal Valentines were made by Hallmark; the animals will stand when assembled

 Elephant reads, "You Go Over BIG with me! the kitty's bow reads, "Hi!"

 these pages originally came as part of a package for children to exchange

Seal with flippers... "Let's be Valentines" .... I just love the Donkey's Ears!

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Hall Brothers & Coutts Canadian Greeting Cards

William E Coutts ......... Hallmark Canada

this sweet old Christmas card, for Wife, is copyright WM. E. Coutts Co. Limited
Toronto, Canada ....die-cut detail w/satin embellishment...circa 1940s

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in 1916, William E. Coutts founded the William E. Coutts Company, Limited in Toronto, Canada. It is said he was equipped with only 125 designs and 10 employees. He sold cards across Canada for decades. In 1948 Coutts entered into a gentleman's agreement with Joyce Hall (founder of Hall Brothers (eventually Hallmark....) to purchase partial interest in Coutt's company, Limited then, in 1958, Hall acquired the rest, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

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these two vintage Christmas cards are examples of some early Coutts, they are a layered paper design which feature Tatton Winter outdoor scenes

both are copyright WM. E. Coutts Co. Limited; Toronto, Canada

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This is another early card, also layered paper with a little Westminster Abbey print featured~

copyright WM. E. Coutts Co, Limited; Toronto, Canada

This little cutie has snowy country scene, it's copyright is Hallmark Coutts Canada

adorable and colorful with die~cut detail~ retro Grandpa Canadian made Hallmark card
it has the classic 5 point crown, script "Hallmark" and is marked Coutts Hallmark, Toronto

sweet with little bead embellished bells this Christmas card for Darling is from 1943
copyright is WM. E. Coutts Co, Limited; Toronto, Canada

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1920s Mother's Apron Strings ~vintage Hall Brothers

This sweet greeting card for Mother's Day was copyrighted in 1927 by Hall Brothers, Inc. Made in USA
Die~cut in the shape of an apron with real cotton gingham apron strings

blue, pink, and yellow, as well as golden details~like on the hankie ruffle.....

the front reads,

"TO MOTHER'S APRON STRINGS"





inside you can see the die~cuts that allow the "apron strings" to be threaded through........


and the most adorable sentiment........

"Tho' Life has taught us all to prize~

Both Lover's knots and friendship ties~

Today my heart it's homage brings~

To honor Mother's Apron Strings

Not more than half a yard in length~

Yet Oh ~the uncomputed strength

Of those dear ties that bound us to~

The good~the beautiful ~the true

The sheerest lawn or calico~within thier warp and woof~ I know

Fate wove the fabric of our dreams

With ideals stitched in all the seams

And so the faith that sanctifies

In later life~All human ties~

Is threaded on the love that clings

To Mother's binding Apron Strings"

♥HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!♥

vintage Hall Brother Babies ~ Hallmark cards

I can't even stand

how cute these are!!

These three little
die~cut baby dolls are
1920s Hall Brothers ... to become Hallmark....

"TO A LITTLE SHUT IN"

adorable details
... baby pink dress with flowers, blue bow, even little sewing stitches... the design is carried over to the backside as well......


I'm sure these lovely cards brought cheer to anyone who was "shut in"!