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Hallmark "Shirt Tales" Christmas Ornament, 1984

THF180928 / Hallmark "Shirt Tales" 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 the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1259

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around base of ornament: Joy in the air, good times to share - - Christmas, Christmas everywhere! on front and back of packaging: SHIRT / TALES / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / SHIRT / TALES
Hallmark "Shirt Tales" Christmas Ornament, 1984