Hallmark "Tender Touches: Loving Stitches" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1193

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: TENDER / TOUCHES / COLLECTION / Loving Stitches on back of packaging: Handcrafted and Hand-Painted / Dated 1991 / Loving Stitches is part of the new / "Tender Touches" collection. These / ornaments take you into an enchanting / woodland world. The delightful animals / who live there are reflections of the fond / memories and holiday traditions we all / hold dear. Look for the entire collection / at your Hallmark retailer. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand