Hallmark "Twelve Days of Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1982

THF179243 / Hallmark "Twelve Days of Christmas" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.661

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS on back of ornament: CHRISTMAS 1982 on front and back of packaging: "TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / DESIGNER KEEPSAKE / GLASS ORNAMENT / "TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" on bottom of packaging: (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX203-6
Hallmark "Twelve Days of Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1982