Hallmark "The Beatles Gift Set" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for 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
2019.65.3087
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of Ringo ornament: THE / BEATLES on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Beatles Gift Set / Set of 5 Ornaments / Plus Microphones and Stage on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Beatlemania came to America in 1964, when the Four Lads From Liverpool / gave their first U.S. concert in Washington, D.C., and made their first live / appearance on American television. Within a few months, four of the Beatles' / songs topped our record charts, and they had changed rock 'n' roll forever. / This commemorative set presents the Fab Four in concert. John Lennon, / Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr--complete with drum set. / Display them on your tree or on their own stage with two microphones. on top of packaging: Hallmark
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