Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: Polynesia" 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 Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1623

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: Mele Kalikimaka / 1987 on front of packaging: Hallmark / WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Third in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Christmas in Polynesia / Means fun for everyone, / With lots of happy smiles, / Much warmer than the sun! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX482-7