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Funky VINTAGE Trees For an Olden Alternate Yule

Of course we weren't the first people to seek alternatives to traditional Christmas trees. Here are a few pictures of older 'gadgetrees'. Many of these originally appeared in the 1950s in Better Homes & Gardens Christmas Ideas magazines.

Step Ladder Tree
though that's not their intent

Yellow Cash Register Tape
Designer: Gladys Herndon

Paper Japanese Umbrella Tree
Designer: Mrs. Beacom

Giant Painted Pine Cone

Umbrella Frame

Driftwood, evergreen, slate, pebbles, sprayed on 'snow'
Designer: May Kwok

Fruit Tree

Evergreen Roping
Designer Mrs. Sam Brown

Evergreen sprigs on a frame

Hanging Mobile

Popcorn Tree

1950 Contemporary
Designer: Ellen Moberg

Traditional Italian 'ceppo'
pyramid tree-shaped stand

Driftwood with sprigs of long-needle pine

Gold sprayed branch

Card Tree

Card Tree

Baby George's Tree

We'd love to see and hear about your ideas and creations. Email rich@tagyerit.com


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