Hallmark "Garfield" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.55

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / GARFIELD on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 on bottom of packaging: GARFIELD (C) 1978 United Feature Syndicate, Inc./ Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX517-7