Hallmark "Grandma Moses: "Sugar Time" and "Green Sleigh"" Christmas Ornament, 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

Original artwork by Grandma Moses. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.292

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: SUGAR TIME by GRANDMA MOSES on back of ornament: GREEN SLEIGH by GRANDMA MOSES on top of packaging: Hallmark / Glass / Ornament / Featuring reproductions / of two original paintings / by Grandma Moses on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A.