Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Series: Checking Up" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States, metal ring made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1556
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Checking / Up / SEVENTH IN A SERIES / CHRISTMAS / 1986 / The Norman Rockwell / Collection
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / NORMAN ROCKWELL / CAMEO ORNAMENT - DATED 1986 / $7.75 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Seventh in the Norman Rockwell Series. / Look for series verification on this 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 QX321-3
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