Hallmark "Brass Bell" Christmas Ornament, 1982

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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

1982

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.572

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

tag on front of packaging: $12.00 / Hallmark / "BRASS BELL" / QX460-6 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141
Hallmark "Brass Bell" Christmas Ornament, 1982