Hallmark "Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1983

THF180013 / Hallmark "Friendship" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.805

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Lights-everywhere time. on back of ornament: Good-fun-to-share-time-- on front of packaging: DISPLAY STAND INCLUDED / Musical Ornament / "FRIENDSHIP" / This Musical Ornament plays / "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." on back of packaging: To wind, turn brass hanger / clockwise. / The ornament can be beautifully / displayed using the enclosed / stand. / (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C. Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QM8904-7 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1983