Hallmark "Holiday Treasures: Teacher" Christmas Ornament, 1982

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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

1982

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.657

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1982 on back of ornament: Merry / Christmas / to My / Teacher on front of packaging: Hallmark / $6.50 / "TEACHER" / Photo Holder on back of packaging: HOLIDAY TREASURES / (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX312-3 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Holiday Treasures: Teacher" Christmas Ornament, 1982