Familiar Scenes Grace Greetings in 1968 Cards
Greeting cards in 1968 retain traditional motifs like the church spire covered bridge and manger scene but shift toward peace themes tied to Vietnam. Modern art touches appear with pinks and lavenders, while collage techniques rise in popularity and Santa remains a dominant figure on about one in five cards.
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Edward Clatworthy
Hallmark
Vietnam
Santa
Engagement Ring Shapes Forecast for 1969
A Christmas feature notes top engagement ring trends for 1969 with shapes including round brilliant pear oval marquise and emerald cut. It highlights famed diamonds such as the 530 carat Cullinan I pear and the 51 carat Eugenie oval once owned by Catherine the Great then Napoleon III.
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Eugenie
Catherine the Great
Napoleon III
Marquise de Pompadour
Louis XV
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