Hallmark "Teacher" 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

2019.65.1090

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament, outside of card: From: / For / Teacher on ornament, inside of card: Merry / Christmas / 1988 on ornament, crayon: Crayola / CRAYON / green on front of packaging: Teacher / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1988 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Hallmark / This bunny's card / has a special place / for your signature. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / CRAYOLA and serpentine design are registered trademarks of / Binney & Smith, Inc., use with permission. / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX417-1
Hallmark "Teacher" Christmas Ornament, 1988