Hallmark "Loving Memories" Christmas Ornament, 1986

THF182082 / Hallmark "Loving Memories" 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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1542

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1986 on front of packaging: LOVING MEMORIES / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / Dated 1986 / $9.00 / QX409-3 on sides of packaging: Keepsake Ornament back of packaging: Our memories are reflections of / The yesterdays we'll always love. / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Loving Memories" Christmas Ornament, 1986