Hallmark "Christmas Pizzazz Collection: Happy Holidata" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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By the mid-1980s, computers became affordable and easier to operate, and Americans began buying them for home use. Hallmark created their first computer-themed ornament in 1987, one that wished everyone a "Happy Holidata."
By the mid-1980s, computers became affordable and easier to operate, and Americans began buying them for home use. Hallmark created their first computer-themed ornament in 1987, one that wished everyone a "Happy Holidata."
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1493
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: Happy / Holidata on back of ornament: CRANBERRY COMPUTER on front of packaging: NEW! / Screen / flashes greeting! / Happy Holidata / Handcrafted Ornament / CHRISTMAS PIZZAZZ / COLLECTION on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: This computer has been pro- / grammed especially for Christ- / mas. Look closely and you'll see / a hi-tech holiday wish flash on the / screen--in alternating colors of / green and red for the season! / See all the "Christmas Pizzazz" orna- / ments at your Hallmark dealer. on bottom of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 Made in the Philippines QX471-7
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