Hallmark "Happy Woodcutter" 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 Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the China.

Object ID

2019.65.774

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1990 on front of packaging: ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1990 / Happy Woodcutter / Sculpted by Julia Lee on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / Sculptor Julia Lee / grows Christmas trees for / a hobby. Since she cuts / them with a chain saw, / she gave a saw to the / beaver in her ornament. / "I like to add fun to my designs," she says. "The beaver has a speedy / way to bring home the tree." / "Happy Woodcutter" is included in a / group of ornaments called Artists' Favorites. / The designs reflect personal interests and / memories of the artists who create them. / Look for Julia's signature on the saw blade. / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX476-3