Hallmark "Beary Smooth Ride" Christmas Ornament, 1985

THF180531 / Hallmark "Beary Smooth Ride" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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

1985

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1284

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: BEARY SMOOTH RIDE / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Beary Smooth Ride" Christmas Ornament, 1985