Hallmark "Husband" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States, metal ring made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1535

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: A Husband / is a / forever friend. / CHRISTMAS / 1986 on front of packaging: $8.00 / Husband / DATED 1986 / CAMEO ORNAMENT on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Ornament Made in U.S.A. Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong QX383-6 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Husband" Christmas Ornament, 1986