The Dennison Manufacturing Company of Framingham, Massachusetts was established in 1844 as a maker of paper jewelry boxes. When Halloween became popular just after the turn of the 20th century, they began manufacturing party decorations. By the early teens they were publishing party guides known as Bogie Books that told how to throw the perfect Halloween party and just happened to sell the necessary supplies.
These Dennison Die Cuts date from much later. The first two die cuts date from the 1960's and are the large versions measuring 16" tall.
These next die cuts are much smaller, measuring 5" tall. Dennison did sell these in a larger version, one of which I have and just realized I never blogged about.
Righting that wrong now. Here is my larger version of this die cut, which is also facing the opposite direction.
And just a reminder, you won't die if you cut over to The Countdown (see what I did there? Okay, it was a lousy joke.)
I like how you said, "Just happen to sell the necessary supplies." ~Master Crypt Keeper, Michelle
ReplyDeleteBrilliant business practice. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for all you and Dex do on the Countdown.
DeleteMarketing is an art unto itself, it seems. Still, love that cute, nostalgic Halloween art.
ReplyDeleteIt's the best.
DeleteLove the large witch - the graphic on that is so rich and detailed.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Sadly, the artists that did these die cuts went largely (or even wholly) uncredited and who did them has been lost to time.
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