Hallmark "Personalized for You: On the Billboard" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3783

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: A Keepsake "Welcome / to Kansas City" / Jess / SANTA SIGN CO. on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hmk, Cds. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Personalized for You on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., MO 64141 Made in China
Hallmark "Personalized for You: On the Billboard" Christmas Ornament, 1993