Hallmark "Fabulous Decade Series" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2550

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1997 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1997 / Fabulous Decade / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Eighth in the Fabulous Decade Series. / Look for series verification 8 / on this ornament. / All the "nineties" years are great, / but Hedgehog likes the "seven" best. / Why? Because it's his to hold / (of course, you had already guessed)! / Sculpted by / Sharon Pike / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Fabulous Decade Series" Christmas Ornament, 1997