Hallmark "Sister to Sister" 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 Sharon Pike for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in India.

Object ID

2019.65.3022

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 98 / To My / Sister on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Sister to Sister on back of packaging: No other bond can quite compare / To the special closeness sisters share. / Sculpted by / Sharon Pike / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998