Hallmark "Honest George" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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
1992
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2446
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
GEORGE / WASHINGTON
on front of packaging:
AMERICAN / COMMEMORATIVE! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Honest George
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / "Honest George" Washington did it / again--he cut down a tree! But not a / cherry tree, of course--a special tree / for Christmas because he wants to / spend the holidays with you / commemorating the special 1992 / election year! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX506-4
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