Hallmark "Currier & Ives: "Central Park, Winter" and "Frozen Up"" Christmas Ornaments, 1975
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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
1975
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
2019.65.150
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
This reproduction of "Central Park, Winter" is from an original Currier and Ives print. / (C) HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on back of ornament:
This reproduction of "Frozen up" is from an original Currier and Ives print. / (C) HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
Christmas Ornaments
on back of packaging:
Hallmark
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / Christmas Ornaments / Featuring reproductions of original paintings / by Currier & Ives
on bottom of packaging:
Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A.
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