Hallmark "Holiday Jester" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Macau.

Object ID

2019.65.1225

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

tag on front of packaging: $11.00 / Hallmark / "HOLIDAY JESTER" / Featuring movable / arms and legs / QX437-4 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Remember how it used to be / When magic sparkled on the tree, / When secrets hovered in the air / And waiting seemed too much to bear, / When you would thrill with sweet surprise / As dreams came true before your eyes... / Remember how it was, and then -- / This Christmas, be a child again. / (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 / Made in Macau on top of packaging: Hallmark