Hallmark "Nostalgia Ornaments: Joy" Christmas Ornament, 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.157

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: JOY on back of packaging: Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 sticker on back of packaging: 1975 / 350QX13201 "Joy" / Baby Jesus
Hallmark "Nostalgia Ornaments: Joy" Christmas Ornament, 1975