Hallmark "Child's Third Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1984

THF180946 / Hallmark "Child's Third Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1984
01

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

1984

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.891

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: A Child's / Third / Christmas around base of ornament: for fun and wonderful [...] 1984 Christmas on front of packaging: "A CHILD'S 3RD CHRISTMAS" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / DATED 1984 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Child's Third Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1984