Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell, ornament designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1243
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Good friends, / good times, good health / good cheer, / And happy days / throughout the year. / FROM THE / NORMAN ROCKWELL / COLLECTION / 1984 / (c) 1984 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front and back of packaging:
"NORMAN ROCKWELL" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on sides of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1984 / "NORMAN ROCKWELL"
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