Hallmark "Winter Fun" 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 Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1057

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: WINTER FUN / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Let the winter weather come, / and let the cold winds blow, / As long as you've got friends / and fun to warm you - let it snow! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka / QX478-1
Hallmark "Winter Fun" Christmas Ornament, 1988