Hallmark "People Friendly" 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 the Philippines.

Object ID

2019.65.4227

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Secretary Friendly / 1993 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / People Friendly / PERSONALIZE 4 WAYS / See Back for Details on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Inserts for Secretary Friendly, Student Friendly, / VIP Friendly and a Blank You Can Sign! / You can personalize this computer screen. If / you choose to use one of the inserts from the / sheet inside the ornament box, slide the insert / already inside the ornament out through the slot / on the left side of the screen. Then slide your / new insert in. If you are writing your own message / on the blank insert, please use ballpoint pen, and / let the ink dry thoroughly before sliding it in 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 the Philippines QX593-2