Hallmark "Friendship" Christmas Ornament, 1985
THF180833 / Hallmark "Friendship" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Michele Pyda-Sevcik of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Metal ring made in Hong Kong, ornament assembled in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1308
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Satin
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Christmas... / season bright / with / friendship. / 1985 / (C) 1985 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
$6.75 / Friendship / DATED 1985 / SATIN ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Metal Ring / made in Hong Kong / Ornament assembled in U.S.A. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX378-5
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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