Hallmark "Candle Cameo" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1288

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Christmas... / the season / that brightens / the world. / 1985 on front of packaging: Candle Cameo / DATED 1985 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: $6.75 / Christmas... / the season / that brightens / the world. / 1985 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX374-2 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Candle Cameo" Christmas Ornament, 1985