Hallmark "Niece" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1650
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
Christmas is happier... merrier, cheerier... because of a Niece's love. 1987
on front of packaging:
Niece / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1987
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on sides of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
This unique ornament has / a classic teardrop shape. / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX275-9
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