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Hallmark "Heavenly Minstrel" Christmas Ornament, 1980

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THF178840 / Hallmark "Heavenly Minstrel" 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.444

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of packaging: Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 sticker on back of packaging: "Heavenly Minstrel"
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Hallmark "Heavenly Minstrel" Christmas Ornament, 1980