Hallmark "Friendship" 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

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.438

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: Hold Christmas ever in your heart / For its meaning never ends; / Its spirit is the warmth and joy / Of remembering friends. on front of packaging: FRIENDSHIP / $4.00 / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION on back of packaging: FRIENDSHIP / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION on top of packaging: Hallmark / GLASS ORNAMENT / FRIENDSHIP / DATED 1980 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX208-1