Hallmark "Party Line" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1054

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament on soup cans: Campbell's / Chicken / Noodle / SOUP / (c) 1988 / Campbell / Soup Co. on front of packaging: PARTY LINE / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: You can hang this ornament / on your tree with the raccoons / close together, far apart, / or even on different branches, / in case they are talking / long-distance! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1988 Campbell Soup / Company. The Red & White / label is a trademark / of CSC. Used under license / with Hallmark Cards, Inc. / All rights reserved / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX4761
Hallmark "Party Line" Christmas Ornament, 1988