Hallmark "Rainbow Brite and Friends" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1352

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1985 on front and back of packaging: Rainbrow Brite / AND FRIENDS / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1985 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Rainbow Brite and Friends" Christmas Ornament, 1985