Hallmark logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG
- Download PNG Hallmark Logo PNG In this article, we will trace the evolution of the logo of the American company Hallmark Cards, Inc.
- The older logo featured the lettering “Hall Bro’s.” The first word was given in a highly decorative script inspired by handwriting, while “Bro’s” was given in a simpler serif type.
- 1917 According to some sources, the first Hallmark logo actually featuring the word “Hallmark” appeared in 1917, while other sources claim it appeared on products for the first time only in 1925.
- The name was inspired by the old practice of “hallmarking” jewelry as an indication of its high quality.
- In contrast to the previous “handwritten” logo, this one featured glyphs separated from one another by white spaces.
- The word “Hallmark” was given in a sans serif type, while the characters in the word “Cards” had serifs.
- 1923 While the greeting cards featured the logo including the word “Hallmark,” there was also an alternative logo showcasing the lettering “Hall Brothers” in a creative type.
- To each of the words, a long bar with arrows on both ends was added.
- 1949 The logo now featured the lettering “A Hallmark Card” in a style looking pretty similar to that on the previous version.
- 1952 This is when the iconic “crowned” logo was born.
- The design team was led by a New York-based lettering artist and designer Andrew Szoeke.
- He started working on the project in 1949.
- While the “handwritten” wordmark topped with a five-point crown was trademarked in 1950, it was only in 1954 that the official name of the company became Hallmark Cards, Inc. 1977 The Hallmark logo went through a subtle update making the script lighter and the crown larger.
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