Hallmark "Peppermint 1984" Christmas Ornament, 1984

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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

1984

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Macau.

Object ID

2019.65.34

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of packaging: "Peppermint 1984" on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C)1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Macau QX456-1