Hallmark "Barney" Christmas Ornament, 1994

THF177344 / Hallmark "Barney" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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

1994

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.64

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) 1994 The Lyons Group / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barney on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Handcrafted on bottom of packaging: (C) 1994, The Lyons Group / BARNEY is a trademark of The Lyons Group. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX596-6