Hallmark "Carousel Series" Christmas Ornament, 1978

THF177313 / Hallmark "Carousel Series" Christmas Ornament, 1978
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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

1978

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.172

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on around top of ornament: CHRISTMAS 1978 CHRISTMAS 1978 on front of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER / Dated Ornament / Featuring / Twirl-About Motion / Gift Tag Attached $6.00 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION on back of packaging: Manufactureed in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 sticker on back of packaging: 1978 / Carousel
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