Hallmark "Little Trimmer Collection" Christmas Ornaments, 1978

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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

1978

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee and Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.332

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / "LITTLE TRIMMER" / Ornament Ensemble / Gift Tag Attached $9.00 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION on back of packaging: Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141