Hallmark "Little Frosty Friends: Memory Wreath" 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.904

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Acrylic (Plastic)
Brass (Alloy)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of wreath: Little / Frosty Friends / 1990 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Little Frosty Friends Memory Wreath / Dated 1990 / Display Stand Included on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Use this specially designed wreath / to display the four / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments in the / 1990 Little Frosty Friends colletion. / Ornaments not included.