Hallmark "Joy to the World" 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 Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2020

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Joy to the World on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Each year, the beloved carols of Christmas / invite us to rediscover the joy of the season / and help us share that joy with our family and / friends. / This ornament celebrates the choirs whose / holiday concerts are among our most / treasured traditions. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Joy to the World" Christmas Ornament, 1995