Hallmark "Holiday Decorator" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2856

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1998 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1998 / Holiday Decorator on back of packaging: With his decorating skills, / This clever little guy / Makes Christmas all the merrier / For every passerby. / Display on your tree as you would any other / Keepsake Ornament--or enjoy the special lighting / effect using your own miniature light string. / The clip on the back of ornament can be attached / directly to a lamp socket on a standard U.L.-listed / miniature light string. Does not require a separate / connector cord. Complete instructions enclosed. / Sculpted by / Nello Williams / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998