Hallmark "Chocolate Chipmunk" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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

1987

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Seale, Ed 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1465

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Yarn
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: CHOCOLATE CHIPMUNK / Handcrafted Clip-On Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: My name's Chocolate / Chipmunk, / and everyone knows / I'm a true chocolate lover / from whiskers to toes! / This ornament attaches to your / tree with a special clip. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China / QX456-7

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