Hallmark "Frosty Friends Series" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1620
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament: 1987 on front of packaging: Hallmark / FROSTY FRIENDS / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Eighth in the Frosty Friends Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Outside it may be very cold, / but in the hearts of friends, / There's warmth that comes with sharing / and joy that never ends. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in the China QX440-9
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