Hallmark "Polar Penguin: Polar Video" Christmas Ornament, 1990

THF183128 / Hallmark "Polar Penguin: Polar Video" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.784

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Polar Video on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / A unique group of Polar Penguin / ornaments brings you a warm and / whimsical view of today's life styles. / Perfect for gift-giving and collecting / the penguins can be found at your / Hallmark retailer. / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX463-3
Hallmark "Polar Penguin: Polar Video" Christmas Ornament, 1990