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

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.

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.
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" Christmas Ornament, 1990