Hallmark "Brother" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.981
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
String (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
BROTHER
on sides of ornament:
1989
on front of packaging:
NEW! / BROTHER / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1989
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / No one else / can fill your shoes! / (Sentiment on Bottom of Shoe) / For: / From:
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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