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

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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
Hallmark "Brother" Christmas Ornament, 1989