Hallmark "Sweetheart" 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 Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1612

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: CHRISTMAS / 1987 / For My / Sweetheart / SWEET on bottom of ornament: For / Love on front of packaging: SWEETHEART / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / Dated 1987 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The underside of this lovely surrey / has a special place for personalization. / Keepsake Ornament / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX447-9 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Sweetheart" Christmas Ornament, 1987