Hallmark "Sweet Greeting" 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 Don Palmiter for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3407

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of cat with cookie ornament: MERRY / CHRISTMAS / 1994 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Sweet Greeting / Set of 2 Ornaments / HANG-TOGETHERS on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Two talented kittens are proudly / putting the finishing touches on a / "Sweet Greeting" they're creating / especially for you! To see the pair / in action, just hang the kitty with / the tube of frosting from one branch / of your Christmas tree, below. Now, / admire their teamwork! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Sweet Greeting" Christmas Ornament, 1994