Hallmark "Across the Miles" 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 Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the U.S.A.

Object ID

2019.65.1138

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: There's no such thing / as far away / when Christmas / draws us close. / 1991 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / There's no such thing / as far away / when Christmas / draws us close. / 1991 / Across the Miles on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Acrylic - Dated 1991 / Sentiment on Ornament: / There's no such thing / as far away / when Christmas / draws us close. / 1991 / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX315-7