Hallmark "The Snow Goose" Christmas Ornament, 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
Designed by Dan Whitehead 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
2019.65.134
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.25 in (Ornament)
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
"The Snowgoose," a scene from the classic story by Paul Gallico, rendered by Hallmark artist, Dan Whitehead. / COPYRIGHT 1940 BY PAUL GALLICO
on front of packaging:
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT / Hallmark
on back of packaging:
(C) 1940 by Paul Gallico / Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. 450QX107-1
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT / Featuring a scene from the classic story, "The Snow Goose," by Paul Gallico, rendered by Hallmark artist, Dan Whitehead. / DIAMETER 3 1\4 IN.
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