Hallmark "Holiday Wildlife: Cedar Waxwing" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1534

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Hallmark / Cedar Waxwing / (Cedarbird) / BOMBYCILLA CEDORUM / Fifth in a series / Wildlife Collection / Christmas / 1986 on front of packaging: Hallmark / CEDAR WAXWING / DATED 1986 / $7.50 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Fifth in the Holiday Wildlife Series. / Look for series verification on this ornament. on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX321-6
Hallmark "Holiday Wildlife: Cedar Waxwing" Christmas Ornament, 1986