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Hallmark "Betsey Clark's Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1980

THF178817 / Hallmark "Betsey Clark's Christmas" 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

Creator Notes

Original artwork by Betsey Clark. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.420

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: JOY / TO THE WORLD / 1980 tag on front of packaging: Hallmark / Dated Ornament / "Betsey Clark's / Christmas" / QX149-4 $7.50 on back of packaging: Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 sticker on back of packaging: 1980 / Betsey Clark's / Shadow box
Hallmark "Betsey Clark's Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1980