Hallmark "Carousel Series" Christmas Ornament, 1978
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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
1978
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.172
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on around top of ornament: CHRISTMAS 1978 CHRISTMAS 1978 on front of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER / Dated Ornament / Featuring / Twirl-About Motion / Gift Tag Attached $6.00 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION on back of packaging: Manufactureed in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 sticker on back of packaging: 1978 / Carousel
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