Hallmark "Happy Voices" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.732

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Happy voices / fill the air! / (C) 1990 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. sticker on back of ornament: MADE IN TAIWAN on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Happy Voices on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Wood / Sentiment on Ornament: / Happy voices / fill the air! / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QX464-5