Hallmark "Great Connections" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4235
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on chain of ornament:
1993
on glue bottle of ornament:
GLUE
on bottom of both ornaments:
(C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Great Connections / Set of 2 Ornaments / HANG-TOGETHERS
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / You can help these happy redbirds / make a garland for your tree. Hang the / birds on the same branch, or hang the bird / holding the chain on a branch above the / bird holding the glue to see the festive / pair making "Great Connections."
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX540-2
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