Hallmark "Currier & Ives: "Homestead in Winter" and "New England Farm in Winter"" Christmas Ornaments, 1974
THF178102 / Hallmark "Currier & Ives: "Homestead in Winter" and "New England Farm in Winter"" Christmas Ornaments, 1974
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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
1974
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Currier & Ives. Ornament designed by 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
2019.65.129
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.25 in (Ornament)
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
This reproduction of "New England Farm in Winter" is from an original Currier and Ives print.
on back of ornament:
This reproduction of "American Homestead Winter" is from an original Currier and Ives print.
on front of packaging:
ORIGINAL / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS / Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. 350QX112-1
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS / Featuring reproductions of "Homestead in Winter" and "New England Farm in Winter" by Currier & Ives. / DIAMETER 2 1\4 IN.
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