Hallmark "Elvis" Christmas Ornament, 1992

Summary

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

1992

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Rhodus, Dill 

Lyle, Joyce 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus and Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2472

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on right side of ornament: 1992 on front of packaging: GOLD CROWN / EXCLUSIVE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Elvis on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Brass-Plated - Dated 1992 / Elvis Aaron Presley is one of the most / unforgettable figures of the 20th century. Born / in 1935, a poor boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, / he went on to become the most popular / entertainer in the world. / His astounding recording, concert and / acting career spanned more than 20 years, / winning him millions of fans worldwide. Elvis / didn't sing like anybody. He didn't move like / anybody. He did it "his way." He was a true / original, and will be remembered not just for a / long time, but forever. / Elvis Presley and Elvis are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. / Copyright 1992 and/or Trademark Service Mark of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. / Mfd for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China. QX562-4

Connect 3

Discover curious connections between artifacts.

Learn More