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

Creator Notes

Designed by Dan Whitehead of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

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.
Hallmark "The Snow Goose" Christmas Ornament, 1974