Hallmark "Heart of Christmas Series" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3137

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

inside of ornament: 1994 on back of ornament: Hearts are happy / when loved ones / gather near. / (C) 1994 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 5 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Heart of Christmas / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Fifth and Final in the Heart of Christmas Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Display this lovely heart open / or closed during the holidays. / And after Christmas is past, / close the heart for easy storage. on top of packaging: Hallmark