Hallmark "Christmas Owl" 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

2019.65.451

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / CHRISTMAS OWL / Ornament on back of packaging: A Christmas owl -- what wiser way To brighten up the holiday! / Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, Mo. 64141 QX1314 on top and bottom of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION
Hallmark "Christmas Owl" Christmas Ornament, 1980