Hallmark "Let Us Adore Him" 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

2019.65.558

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: O come, / let us adore Him! on back of ornament: CHRISTMAS 1981 on front of packaging: LET US ADORE HIM / $4.50 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: LET US ADORE HIM / Hallmark on back of packaging: LET US ADORE HIM / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / GLASS ORNAMENT / LET US ADORE HIM / DATED 1981 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX811-5