Hallmark "Joan Walsh Anglund" Christmas Ornament, 1979
THF179129 / Hallmark "Joan Walsh Anglund" Christmas Ornament, 1979
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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
1979
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Joan Walsh Anglund. Ornament designed by 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
2019.65.382
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Satin
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1979
on back of ornament:
The smallest pleasure is big enough to share.
on front of packaging:
JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / $3.50 / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION
on back of packaging:
JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / DATED 1979
on bottom of packaging:
Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX205-9
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