Hallmark "Egg Nog Nest" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2447

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: ENJOY BY 12-25-92 / EGG / NOT / VITAMINS AND / CHEER ADDED / ONE QUART on sides and back of ornament: EGG / Fresh / NOG / VITAMINS AND / CHEER ADDED / ONE QUART on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Egg Nog Nest on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - 1992 / He's trimmed his cozy "Egg Nog Nest" / with lights and pretty things, / Now Christmas love and happiness / are waiting in the wings! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX512-1