Back in July, I wrote a blog post about catalogs and ribbons from past years (decades!) that was fairly popular. By request, I have dug through the dusty boxes again in order to find some more vintage ribbons and images to show you how much things have changed. Enjoy!

Back in 1961, there was no catalog or pamphlet. Our customers received this flyer instead. Note the phone number at the top right. KEnmore 6-6400 - close to Kenmore Square in Cambridge, Mass! In 1961 there were 4 Hodges in the business - Ted, Marice and Nina, and Ted's son Jim, who had just completed studies at MIT. Our current president, Rick Hodges, wasn't born until 1962.

In the mid '60s, we introduced the Ideal. With only one streamer and just a 3" pleated top, it's quite different than what we call the Ideal today.

In the mid '70s there were more unique rosette choices. The Patriot wasn't actually discontinued until the early '90s.
Hope you enjoyed visiting ribbons and catalogs from years past. Do any of you still have your awards dating back from these years? We’d love for you to share your photos!