Hallmark "Sweet Memories" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Kristina Kline for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Czech Republic.

Object ID

2019.65.3032

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of packaging: CROWN REFLECTIONS / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BLOWN GLASS / SWEET MEMORIES / SET OF 8 ORNAMENTS / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Czech Republic QBG6933
Hallmark "Sweet Memories" Christmas Ornaments, 1998