Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" Christmas Ornament, 1976
THF178181 / Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" Christmas Ornament, 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. 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
2019.65.236
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
Christmas / 1976
on front and back of packaging:
Christmas Ornament / Hallmark / Tree-Trimmer Collection
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / Christmas Ornament / Featuring a reproduction / of an original painting / by Norman Rockwell / Dated 1976
on bottom of packaging:
U.S. Pat. No. 3,829,348. For. Pat. Pend. / Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A.
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