Hallmark "Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1981

THF179118 / Hallmark "Christmas" 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

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.549

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: It's Christmas! on back of ornament: It's time / for sharing, / and dreaming, and caring / and merry gift-bearing. on front and back of packaging: CHRISTMAS / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: CHRISTMAS / Hallmark on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / CHRISTMAS / DATED 1981 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX809-5