Hallmark "V.P. of Important Stuff" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Trinidad.

Object ID

2019.65.2450

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: V.P. / OF / IMPORTANT / STUFF on back of ornament: CHRISTMAS / 1992 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / V.P. of Important Stuff on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / To put smiles on the faces / of those in high places! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Trinidad QX505-1
Hallmark "V.P. of Important Stuff" Christmas Ornament, 1992