Hallmark "Embroidered Tree" Christmas Ornament, 1982
THF180220 / Hallmark "Embroidered Tree" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.586
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
HAND_EMBROIDERED ORNAMENT
on bottom of packaging:
Hallmark / Embroidered Tree / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in People's Republic of China QX494-6
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