Hallmark "Heirloom Christmas Collection: Keepsake Basket" 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.1377

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on tag of packaging: Hallmark / Heirloom Christmas Collection
Hallmark "Heirloom Christmas Collection: Keepsake Basket" Christmas Ornament, 1985