Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Series" 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

Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.841

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Norman / Rockwell on back of ornament: Dress / Rehearsal / FOURTH IN A SERIES / CHRISTMAS / 1983 / The Norman Rockwell / Collection on front of packaging: Hallmark / $7.50 / NORMAN ROCKWELL / Fourth in a Series Dated 1983 on back of packaging: (C) 1983 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX300-7 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Series" Christmas Ornament, 1983