Hallmark "Kringle Moon" 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1084

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KRINGLE MOON / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / Created with the care and special atten- / tion to detail, this unique portrayal of / Santa will be part of your Christmas / tradition for many years to come. on bottom of packaging: (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in the China QX495-1