Hallmark "Christmas Pizzazz Collection: Mistletoad" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1492

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: MISTLETOAD on front of packaging: NEW! / Mouth opens / and toad talks! / Mistletoad - Handcrafted Ornament / CHRISTMAS PIZZAZZ / COLLECTION on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Simply pull the Mistletoad's string, and / he'll give you a loud froggy greeting and / a wide holiday grin! / See all the "Christmas Pizzazz" orna- / ments at your Hallmark dealer. on bottom of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 Made in China QX468-7