Hallmark "The Twelve Days of Christmas" 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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.872

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Musical Ornament / "THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" / This Musical Ornament plays / "The Twelve Days of Christmas." on back of packaging: This Musical Ornament plays / "The Twelve Days of Christmas." / To wind, / turn brass hanger clockwise. / (C) 1983 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Taiwan, R.O.C. QMB415-9 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT