Hallmark "Nutshell Holiday" 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.955

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Handcrafted Ornament / Nutshell Holiday on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / The stockings are hung, / the fire's glowing bright, / And even the cat / dreams of Christmas tonight! / This nutshell closes for easy storage. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Nutshell Holiday" Christmas Ornament, 1989