Hallmark "Thimble Series: Thimble Elf" 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 Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.457

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / THIMBLE ELF / Ornament on back of packaging: A jolly ride upon a thimble Makes a merry Christmas symbol! / Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, Mo. 64141 QX1321 on top and bottom of packaging: Hallmark / TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION