Hallmark "Holiday Wildlife Series: Purple Finch" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Wood housing made in Korea. Insert made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1428

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Hallmark / Purple Finch / CARPODACUS PURPUREUS / Seventh in a Series / Wildlife Collection / Christmas / 1988 on front of packaging: Hallmark / PURPLE FINCH / DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Seventh and Final Ornament in the Holiday Wildlife Series. / Look for series verification on this ornament. on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Wood Made in Korea Insert Made in U.S.A. QX371-1