Hallmark "The Magi" 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. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1543

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: "O Come, / let us adore Him." / CHRISTMAS / 1986 / (C) 1986 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: THE MAGI / Glass Ornament / Dated 1986 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake Ornament on back of packaging: $4.75 / This unique ornament has a classic / teardrop shape. on top of packaging: Hallmark