Hallmark "Nativity" Christmas Ornament, 1978
THF177435 / Hallmark "Nativity" Christmas Ornament, 1978
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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
1978
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
The joy of heaven is come to earth.
on front and back of packaging:
"NATIVITY" / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION
on lower back of packaging:
Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141
sticker on back of packaging:
SNOW MAN 1977 / insert / Snowflake
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