Hallmark "Betsey Clark: Home For Christmas" 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 Betsey Clark, ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.911

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 'TIS THE SEASON / WHEN HEARTS / ARE SINGING! on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BETSEY CLARK: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1990 / Fifth in the Betsey Clark: Home for Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 5 / on this ornament. / Sentiment on Ornament: / 'Tis the season / when hearts are singing!