Hallmark "Golf's a Ball" 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 Lee Schuler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2451

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Golf's a Ball / 1992 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Golf's a Ball on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / This snowman thinks that golf's a ball, / Summer, winter, spring and fall! / He wishes you a lot of fun, / A merry Christmas hole in one! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX598-4