Hallmark "On a Roll" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.

Object ID

2019.65.1121

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: MERRY CHRISTMAS 1991 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On a Roll on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / This little mouse is on a roll, / He's a busy one! / With his roll of Christmas ribbon, / He's tied up in fun. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX534-7
Hallmark "On a Roll" Christmas Ornament, 1991