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Hallmark "Arctic Tenor" Christmas Ornament, 1988

THF182184 / Hallmark "Arctic Tenor" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1050

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: ARCTIC / ARIAS on front of packaging: ARCTIC TENOR / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: This penguin sings / through ice and snow / And hopes you like / his Arctic show. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China / QX472-1
Hallmark "Arctic Tenor" Christmas Ornament, 1988