Hallmark "Miss Piggy" Christmas Ornament, 1983

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1983

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.32

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / Miss Piggy / ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: "Miss Piggy" / Leaping and gliding, / now sweeping and sliding, / Her form is superbly precise! / Twirling and prancing, / then whirling and dancing / Miss Piggy's the best on the ice! sticker on back of packaging: $13.00 on top of packaging: Hallmark