Hallmark "Norman Rockwell: Santa Scenes" 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
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell, ornament designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on side of ornament:
...He was / chubby and plump, / a right jolly old elf, / And I laughed / when I saw him, / in spite of myself.... / C. C. MOORE / FROM THE / NORMAN ROCKWELL / COLLECTION / 1985 / (C) 1985 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front and back of packaging:
Norman Rockwell / SANTA SCENES / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1985
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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