Hallmark "New Home" Christmas Ornament, 1990

THF183247 / Hallmark "New Home" 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 Michele Pyda-Sevcik of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.744

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: There's no place like...A New Home! / 1990 on front of packaging: HAS PLACE / FOR SIGNATURE! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / There's no place like...A New Home! / 1990 / New Home on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / You'll find a special place / for personalization on the / back of this ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX434-3