Hallmark "Carousel Series: Santa and Friends" Christmas Ornament, 1983

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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

1983

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.683

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around top of ornament: CHRISTMAS 1983 tag on front of packaging: $11.00 / Hallmark / "SANTA AND FRIENDS / CAROUSEL" / Dated 1983 / Sixth and final edition in the collectible / Carousel series. Look for series / verification 6 on this ornament. / QX401-9