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

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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