Hallmark "Betsey Clark Cameo Keepsake" Christmas Ornament, 1981
THF179178 / Hallmark "Betsey Clark Cameo Keepsake" Christmas Ornament, 1981
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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
1981
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Betsey Clark. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.486
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Christmas / 1981
on back of ornament:
CHRISTMAS... / WHEN HEARTS REACH OUT / TO GIVE AND RECEIVE / THE GENTLE GIFTS / OF LOVE.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / $8.50 / Betsey Clark / CAMEO KEEPSAKE
on back of packaging:
(C) 1981 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX512-2
on top of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
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