Hallmark "Sugarplum Cottage" Christmas Ornament, 1984-1986
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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
1984-1986
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.178
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / $11.00 / Lighted Ornament / "SUGARPLUM COTTAGE"
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / Lighted Ornament / "SUGARPLUM COTTAGE" / A unique new ornament - addes a special glow to Christmas! / 6-inch hookup (included) / CAN BE EASILY AND QUICKLY PLUGGED INTO ANY LIGHT BULB SOCKET ON A STANDARD MINIATURE TREE LIGHT SYSTEM. / HANDY HOOKUP AND TWO LIGHT BULBS INCLUDED. (SIX-INCH HOOKUP ALLOWS LIGHTED ORNAMENT TO HANG FREELY ON THE TREE - AWAY FROM LIGHT STRING) / COMPLETE DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Hong Kong QLX701-1 Patent Pending / Hallmark
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