Hallmark "Elves" Christmas Ornament, 1973
THF178097 / Hallmark "Elves" Christmas Ornament, 1973 / back
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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
1973
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.114
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.25 in (Ornament)
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
TREE TRIMMER / Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. 250XHD103-5
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / TREE TRIMMER / A frosted glass Christmas ornament from a collection of 6 Hallmark originals this design by Sue Tague / DIAMETER 3 1\4 IN. $2.50
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