Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Series: The Christmas Dance" 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

Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States. Metal ring made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1630

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: The / Christmas / Dance / EIGHTH IN A SERIES / CHRISTMAS / 1987 / The Norman Rockwell / Collection on front of packaging: Hallmark / NORMAN ROCKWELL / CAMEO ORNAMENT-DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Eighth in the Norman Rockwell Series. / Look for series verification on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in U.S.A Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong QX370-7
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Series: The Christmas Dance" Christmas Ornament, 1987