Hallmark "Heartful of Love" 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 Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.1222

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Bone china
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Love...the most beautiful treasure of Christmas. on back of ornament: 1984 on front of packaging: A HEART FULL OF LOVE / The heart is made of bone china. / Dated 1984 on back of packaging: Love is the spirit, / the sparkle, / the glow, / the magic and wonder / we never outgrow, / the message and meaning / that warm our hearts so -- / the most beautiful / treasure of Christmas. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Heartful of Love" Christmas Ornament, 1984