Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" Christmas Ornament, 1992
THF350393 / Hallmark "Norman Rockwell Art" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Image provided by The Curtis Publishing Company. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2489
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Norman Rockwell / A Famous Holiday / Cover From / THE SATURDAY / EVENING POST / (C) 1923 THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY / HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on back of ornament:
In each of our hearts / lives an ideal Christmas... / a season of snow-covered trees, / smiling carolers, / and Santa Claus, / a season of memories / and dreams. / 1992
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Norman Rockwell Art
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1992 / Sentiment on Ornament: / A Famous Holiday Cover From / The Saturday Evening Post / Post Cover: Dec. 8, 1923 / In each of our hearts / lives an ideal Christmas... / a season of snow-covered trees, / smiling carolers, and Santa Claus, / a season of memories and dreams. / 1992 / (C) 1923 The Curtis Publishing Company / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. Res. Photo U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX222-4
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