Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.910
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
"God / bless / us every one" / said Tiny Tim / POST Cover Dec. 15, 1934
on back of ornament:
Christmas / 1990 / Norman Rockwell / Famous Holiday / Covers from / THE SATURDAY / EVENING POST
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / "God / bless / us every one" / said Tiny Tim / POST Cover Dec. 15, 1934 / Norman Rockwell Art
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1990 / This ornament features famous holiday covers / from The Saturday Evening Post.
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