Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" 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

Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the U.S.A.

Object ID

2019.65.2419

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Norman Rockwell on back of ornament: "Santa and / His Helpers" / From / THE NORMAN / ROCKWELL / COLLECTION / Christmas 1991 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Norman Rockwell Art on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1991 / Sentiment on Ornament: / "Santa and His Helpers" / From / THE NORMAN ROCKWELL COLLECTION / Santa's wee helpers / work all through the year, / But they're specially busy / as Christmas draws near / With last minute touches / to finish the toys / And make them all ready / for good girls and boys! on bottom of packaging: Mfd for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. RES. PHOTO U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX225-9