Hallmark "Mother and Dad" 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 Michele Pyda-Sevcik of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.

Object ID

2019.65.1549

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: For a / Mother and Dad / who are / warmly loved. / CHRISTMAS / 1986 on front of packaging: Mother and Dad / PORCELAIN BELL ORNAMENT / DATED 1986 back of packaging: For a / Mother and Dad / who are / warmly loved. / CHRISTMAS / 1986 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Japan QX431-6 top of packaging: Hallmark