Hallmark "Joy is in the Air" Christmas Ornament, 1990

THF183173 / Hallmark "Joy is in the Air" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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

1990

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.729

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Joy is in the Air! / 1990 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Joy is in the Air! / 1990 / Joy Is in the Air on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / Jolly Old St. Nicholas / is trying something new-- / Deliveries by parachute / of Christmas joy to you! / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX550-3
Hallmark "Joy is in the Air" Christmas Ornament, 1990