Hallmark "Let's Play" Christmas Ornament, 1989

THF182328 / Hallmark "Let's Play" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.946

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on side of ornament: 1989 on front of packaging: NEW! / Features Movement! / Handcrafted Ornament / 1989 / Let's Play / Dated 1989 on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / These two friends are a playful pair! / Tap the house gently to see the pup / wiggle his head up and down and / the kitten waggle her tail / side to side! on top of packaging: Hallmark