Hallmark "The Fun of Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1984

THF180895 / Hallmark "The Fun of Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1984
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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

1984

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1212

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: A friend is a partner / in life's merry moments. / 1984 on front of packaging: Hallmark / $6.00 / THE FUN OF FRIENDSHIP / Acrylic Ornament Dated 1984 on back of packaging: (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C. Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX343-1 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT