Hallmark "Colonial Children" Christmas Ornaments, 1976
THF178124 / Hallmark "Colonial Children" Christmas Ornaments, 1976
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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
1976
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
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
2019.65.231
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Merry Christmas 1976 / (C) 1976 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front and back of packaging:
BICENTENNIAL / Christmas Ornaments / Hallmark / Tree-Trimmer Collection
on sides of packaging:
Hallmark / Tree-Trimmer Collection
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / BICENTENNIAL / Christmas Ornaments / Featuring Hallmark / Charmers / Dated 1976
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