Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.239

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER on back of ornament: Christmas / 1976 on front and back of packaging: UNBREAKABLE / Satin Ornament / Hallmark / Tree-Trimmer Collection on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / Satin Ornament / Featuring Rudolph, / the Red-Nosed / Reindeer / Dated 1976