Hallmark "Merry Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1982
THF179277 / Hallmark "Merry Christmas" 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 the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.627
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MERRY / CHRISTMAS
on back of ornament:
HAPPY / HOLIDAYS
on front and back of packaging:
"MERRY CHRISTMAS" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on sides of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / DESIGNER KEEPSAKE / GLASS ORNAMENT / "MERRY CHRISTMAS"
on bottom of packaging:
(C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX225-6
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