Hallmark "Christmas Break" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3752

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: '93 / XOX on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas Break / CAN BE PERSONALIZED / See Back for Details on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Here's your chance to sign Santa's cast! But / please sign with a ballpoint pen, and let the ink / dry thoroughly before handling the ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX582-5