Hallmark "Snowflake Ornaments" Christmas Ornaments, 1977
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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
1977
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of 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
2019.65.274
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Chrome steel
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / Snowflake / Ornaments / 4 DIFFERENT CHROME-PLATED DESIGNS
on inside cover of packaging:
Sparkle-up your season... / happy-up your holidays... / brighten-up your tree!
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / Tree-Trimmer Collection / (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K. C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX210-2
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