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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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