Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1178

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on inside ornament: 1991 on back of ornament: The heart / always has room / for beautiful / memories. / 2 (C) 1991 / HALLMARK CARDS, / INC. on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heart of Christmas on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / Second in the Heart of Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Sentiment on Ornament: / The heart always has room / for beautiful memories. / Display this lovely heart open / or closed during the holidays, / And after Christmas is past, / close the heart for easy storage. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX435-7
Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 1991