Hallmark "Windows of the World International Series: Dutch" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1597

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Vrolyk Kerstfeest / 1986 on front of packaging: WINDOWS OF THE WORLD / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1986 / Second in the Windows of the World International Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $10.00 / QX408-3 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS on back of packaging: It's a holiday time in Holland, / And everyone's merry and bright! / The windmills are turning, / And children are yearning / For old St. Nick's visit--tonight! / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Hong Kong on top of packaging: Hallmark