Hallmark "J.C. Penney Anniversary Ornament" 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.

Object ID

2019.65.870

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) 1983 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / JCPenny Anniversary Ornament / Beautifully etched in rhodium.