Hallmark "Jim Henson's MUPPETS" Christmas Ornament, 1981

THF179111 / Hallmark "Jim Henson's MUPPETS" 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 the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.543

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Let's hear it for Santa! / 1981 on back of ornament: Let's hear it / for Christmas! on front of packaging: Jim Henson's MUPPETS / $4.50 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Jim Henson's MUPPETS / Hallmark on back of packaging: Jim Henson's MUPPETS / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / Jim Henson's MUPPETS / DATED 1981 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX807-5