Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: Mexican" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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
1985
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee of 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
2019.65.38
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
FELIZE NAVIDAD / 1985
on front of packaging:
WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / DATED 1985 / First in a series of international ornaments. Look for series verification 1 on this ornament / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $9.75 / QX490-2
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Hear the laughter, the singing, the greetings / As "Feliz Navidad!" fills the air! / As pinatas are hung / And church bells are rung, / Feel the spirit of joy eveywhere! / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong
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