Hallmark "A Matchless Christmas" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.384
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
STRIKE ANYWHERE / MATCHES
tag on front of packaging:
Hallmark / "A Matchless Christmas" / LITTLE TRIMMER / Ornament / With Clip-On Feature / QX132-7 $4.00
on back of packaging:
Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, Mo. 64141
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