Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier" Christmas Ornament, 1980
THF178731 / Hallmark "Clothespin Soldier" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.453
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / CLOTHESPIN SOLDIER / Ornament
on back of packaging:
This soldier marches to the sound Of merry music all around! / Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, Mo. 64141 QX1341
on top and bottom of packaging:
Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION
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