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Hallmark "Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1982

THF179952 / Hallmark "Friendship" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.595

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Hearts are happy / when friends are together. / Christmas / 1982 on front and back of packaging: "FRIENDSHIP" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / DATED 1982 / "FRIENDSHIP" on bottom of packaging: (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX208-6
Hallmark "Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1982