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Red Trinkets U.S. Imports Ornaments By David Barnett
Imports of glass Christmas ornaments from behind the Iron Curtain reached $355,505 in 1956 through September, about 21.6 million decorations. Despite a boycott push by Mrs. Theodore Cha, imports have not dipped since 1954. U.S. Tariff Commission estimates the nation makes only about a third of its ornament needs, with most foreign shipments arriving July through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace A. Witherow
U.S. Department of Commerce
Theodore S. Cha
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ken Smith
U.S. Tariff Commission