Hallmark "Carousel Series: Skaters Carousel" 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

2019.65.518

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around top of ornament: 1981 MERRY CHRISTMAS tag on front of packaging: $9.00 / Hallmark / Dated Ornament / "SKATER'S CAROUSEL" / Fourth in a series of collectible ornaments / QX427-5 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141
Hallmark "Carousel Series: Skaters Carousel" Christmas Ornament, 1981