Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: French" 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 Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1423

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: JOYEUX NOEL on back of ornament: 1988 on front of packaging: Hallmark / WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / FRENCH - DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Fourth in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: This little poodle and his friend / keep cozy as they wait / For Santa Claus to come their way / to help them celebrate! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX402-1