Hallmark "Yuletide Cheer" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2265

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 96 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Yuletide Cheer on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / Bring out the tree! / Hang up the lights! / Eat lots of treats! / Take in the sights! / Christmas is here-- / Let's give a cheer! on top of packaging: Hallmark