Hallmark "Snowflake Ornaments" Christmas Ornaments, 1977

THF177725 / 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

Creator Notes

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

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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