Hallmark "Praise the Day" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.

Object ID

2019.65.2721

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: HYMNS / 1999 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Praise the Day on back of packaging: Through the voices of children, / the world can be a place / Where Christmas joy and wonder / bring smiles to every face. / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Indonesia QX6799
Hallmark "Praise the Day" Christmas Ornament, 1999