Thatâs because almost all the contenders for the biggest saurian are so fragmentary that settling on an uncontested victor is almost impossible, not to mention that new discoveries are being made all the time. There hasnât been as much of a debate about fossil mammals.
Esther Howland of Worcester, Mass., published the first American valentine in 1849. Hallmark first offered Valentineâs Day cards in 1913 and began producing them in 1916. In addition to the United States, Valentineâs Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark and Italy. 1910s. Valentines pre-date Hallmark and were among the first types of cards the company offered.
The archives were founded in the 1950âs to serve two purposes. They chronicles the company history and product, but also include a complete record of the evolution of the greeting card. Hallmarkâs founder, Joyce C. Hall, saw the archives as a source of inspiration for his employees. In the early days, card designers would sift through design books, original pieces of art and rare printed works to help spark an idea for their latest projects.