Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Series: Santa's Visitors" 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

Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.464

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Santa's / Visitors / FIRST IN A SERIES / The Norman Rockwell / Collection / CHRISTMAS / 1980 on front of packaging: Hallmark / Cameo Keepsake Ornament / "SANTA'S VISITORS" / First in a series / The Norman Rockwell Collection on back of packaging: (C) 1980 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX306-1 on top and bottom of packaging: TREE-TRIMMER COLLECTION