Editor's Note: NCA President Pam Markel is researching NCA history in preparation for our 100th Birthday Bash (click her for details about that event), and she found this information about NCA's many logos.
The National Costumers Association has had many emblems, slogans, and logos over its 100-year history.
In 1923 a logo bearing the words “Cooperation, Efficiency, Protection, Service” was adopted. By 1928 the words appear again as a slogan. Mr. Cohn and Mr. Crocker co-chaired a committee and devised an emblem as a pin. Another slogan “Cheerful Service to our customers and to each other” was mentioned but no credit given to the author. The February 1928 issue of the Costumer was the first time the NCA logo of the colonial couple was displayed.
In 1959, Murl Daniels (President of the NCA 1960-1961) chaired a committee to develop a Costumers Creed which was adopted by the membership. No credit again was given to its author. This year was the first mention of an NCA ring. Murl Daniels designed a comedy/tragedy ring to be given to all who hosted an area meeting or a national convention.
1972 saw a discussion regarding the NCA logo. Members wanted this updated. The official colors red, white, and blue were adopted. In 1973 a new letterhead and logo were introduced.
In 1977 the modern script NCA was adopted as the official logo and the colonial couple became the seal. “It’s More Fun in Costumes” became the official motto.
A new logo was unveiled at the Chicago Halloween and Party Show in 1997, incorporating a new look and the new colors white and teal.
NCA logo
As we approach the 100th anniversary of the NCA, we are still using the logo adopted in 1997. I believed it was designed by former secretary/treasurer Gregg Kerns of Costume Holiday House.