Hallmark "Needlepoint Wreath" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1241

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of packaging: Hallmark / "Needlepoint Wreath" / Hand-Sewn Ornament / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: Hallmark / "Needlepoint Wreath" / Hand-Sewn Ornament / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C. Mo. 64141 MAde in the People's Republic of China QX459-4