Hallmark "Carousel" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.574
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
around top of ornament:
MERRY CHRISTMAS 1982
tag on front of packaging:
$10.00 / Hallmark / "SNOWMAN CAROUSEL" / Dated Ornament / Fifth in a collectible series. / Look for series verification 5 on ths ornament. / QX478-3
on back of packaging:
Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141
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