Hallmark "Hooray for the U.S.A." Christmas Ornament, 2000
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Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1686
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament: 2000 / RC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hooray for the U.S.A. / DECORATION DE FETES on back of packaging: Santa's dressed in stars and stripes / and shouts "Hip Hip Hooray!" / 'Cause he's a patriotic guy / who loves the U.S.A.! / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8281
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