Hallmark "Word of Love" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.1611

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: Love / Christmas 1987 on front of packaging: WORD OF LOVE / PORCELAIN ORNAMENT / Dated 1987 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The world is filled with beauty / when hearts are filled with love. / Keepsake Ornament / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Taiwan QX447-7 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Word of Love" Christmas Ornament, 1987