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Hallmark "Clothespin Drummer Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1981

THF178713 / Hallmark "Clothespin Drummer Boy" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.504

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of packaging: Hallmark / Clothespin Drummer Boy / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: Hallmark / Clothespin Drummer Boy / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in Hong Kong. QX408-2