Hallmark "Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments: Wooden Lamb" 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 Korea.

Object ID

2019.65.1275

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of packaging: FIRST IN A SERIES OF CHILDHOOD NOSTALGIC ORNAMENTS / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark / "Wooden Lamb" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT