Hallmark "Sweetheart" 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.

Object ID

2019.65.1406

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Sweetheart on back of ornament: Christmas / 1988 on bottom of ornament: FOR / FROM on front of packaging: SWEETHEART / HANDCRAFTED / ORNAMENT / Dated 1988 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The underside of this lovely sleigh / has a special place for personalization. / Keepsake Ornament / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in the Philippines QX490-1 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Sweetheart" Christmas Ornament, 1988