Hallmark "Son" 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. Ornament made in Macau, stocking made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1577

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1986 / For / Son on front of packaging: 1986 / For / Son / Son / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1986 back of packaging: Hallmark / A son decorates / your world with joy. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in Macau Stocking Made in China QX430-3 top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Son" Christmas Ornament, 1986