Hallmark "Mom and Dad" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.976

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: MOM DAD on back of ornament: (C) 1989 HALLMARK / CARDS INC. on front of packaging: MOM AND DAD / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1989 on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / From: on top of packaging: Hallmark