Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: Irish" 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 Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.757

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1990 / Nollaig Shona on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1990 / Nollaig Shona / Irish / Windows of the World on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / Sixth and final in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / If you should see a leprechaun / while Christmastime is here, / You'll have a lot of Irish luck / throughout the coming year! / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX463-6
Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: Irish" Christmas Ornament, 1990