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

Creator Notes

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

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