Hallmark "Old Fashioned Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1982

THF179273 / Hallmark "Old Fashioned 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

Creator Notes

Original artwork by Thomas Stevens. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.636

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: A MERRY CHRISTMAS on back of ornament: A HAPPY NEW YEAR around base of ornament: These designs are reproductions of antique English [?] They were designed by Thomas Stevens and were produced [?] on front and back of packaging: "AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / DESIGNER KEEPSAKE / GLASS ORNAMENT / "AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS" on bottom of packaging: (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX227-6
Hallmark "Old Fashioned Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1982