The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has opened a new exhibition, "Holidays on Display," that examines the art, industry and history of the commercial holiday displays that enchanted the public from the 1920s to the 1960s. For many Americans, department-store displays stand out as an enjoyable memory and an integral component of civic, social life. "Holidays on Display" showcases numerous photographs, postcards and illustrations of parade floats--including examples from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade--and window displays from stores such as Marshall Field and Co. and John Wanamaker's. The exhibition will be on display through September 2010.Photo © NMAH
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