Hallmark "Treetop Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1467

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: TREETOP DREAMS / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The dreams of special Christmas joys, / of sugarplums and brand-new toys, / fill sleepy heads on Christmas Eve / and make it easy to believe / that Christmastime is magic. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China / QX459-7