Hallmark "National Salute" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2894
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
ARMED SERVICES / 98
on back of ornament:
A salute to America's / heroes, the men and / women who serve / in the United States / Armed Services. / (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
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