Hallmark "Christmas Morning" Christmas Ornament, 1995

THF188273 / Hallmark "Christmas Morning" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1877

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1995 / How bright the / joys of Christmas, / How warm the / memories. / Rhonda Maurer / Sculpted by Collin / (C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Morning on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Christmas morning is a time for finding special / treasures under the tree and sharing happy / memories with family members and friends. / This design represents treasures and memories / dear to the heart of a collector named Rhonda / Maurer. She was the winner of the costume contest / at the September 1993 Keepsake Ornament / Collector's Club Convention. This ornament was / created as her prize. Look closely and you'll see / the Keepsake Ornament that inspired her winning / costume--the 1984 "Victorian Dollhouse" from the / Nostalgic Houses and Shops Collector's Series. on top of packaging: Hallmark