Hallmark "Stamp of Approval" 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 Linda Sickman for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3406

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: ASAP / A Santa-Approved Person on back of ornament: (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Stamp of Approval on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / This ornament will look perfect on the tree / of "a santa-approved person." But please / don't use it to stamp papers or other materials. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Stamp of Approval" Christmas Ornament, 1994