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Hallmark "Friends are Fun" Christmas Ornament, 1986

THF181664 / Hallmark "Friends are Fun" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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

1986

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1515

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: CHRISTMAS / 1986 on back of ornament: It's fun to have friends / to go 'round with. / (C) 1986 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: Friends Are Fun / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1986 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT back of packaging: $4.75 / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. U.S. Pat No. 4,483,890 QX272-3 top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Friends are Fun" Christmas Ornament, 1986