Hallmark "Spirit of Christmas Stress" Christmas Ornament, 1992

THF350094 / Hallmark "Spirit of Christmas Stress" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3222

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: The / Spirit / of / Christmas / STRESS on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Spirit of Christmas Stress on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / This ornament has been adapted from / a favorite character in the Hallmark / SHOEBOX GREETINGS offering. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX523-1