Hallmark "Betsey Clark" Christmas Ornament, 1980
THF179187 / Hallmark "Betsey Clark" Christmas Ornament, 1980
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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
1980
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Betsey Clark. 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
2019.65.418
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
CHRISTMAS 1980
on back of ornament:
LOVE CAME DOWN / AT CHRISTMAS. / LOVE ALL LOVELY. LOVE DIVINE. / LOVE WAS BORN AT CHRISTMAS. / STAR AND ANGELS / GAVE THE SIGN. / C. ROSSETTI
on front of packaging:
"BETSEY CLARK" / First in a series
on back of packaging:
(C) 1980 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX307-4
on top of packaging:
TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION
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