Hallmark "Joan Walsh Anglund" Christmas Ornament, 1981

THF179114 / Hallmark "Joan Walsh Anglund" Christmas Ornament, 1981 / back
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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

Original artwork by Joan Walsh Anglund. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.539

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 'Tis the time of dreams come true! / Christmas 1981 on back of ornament: 'Tis the time for merrymaking! on front of packaging: JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / $4.50 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / Hallmark on back of packaging: JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / JOAN WALSH ANGLUND / DATED 1981 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX804-2