Hallmark "City Lights" Christmas Ornament, 1984

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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

1984

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4509

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: (C) 1984 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / $10.00 / Lighted Ornament / "CITY LIGHTS" packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / Lighted Ornament / "CITY LIGHTS" / A unique new ornament - adds a special glow to Christmas! / 6-inch hookup / (included) / CAN BE EASILY AND QUICKLY PLUGGED INTO ANY / LIGHT BULB SOCKET ON A STANDARD MINIATURE TREE LIGHT SYSTEM. / HANDY HOOKUP AND TWO LIGHT BULBS INCLUDED. / (SIX- INCH HOOKUP ALLOWS LIGHTED ORNAMENT TO / HANG FREELY ON THE TREE - AWAY FROM LIGHT / STRING.) / COMPLETE DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED. packaging, top: Hallmark packaging, underside: (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C. Mo 64141 Made in People's Republic of China OLX701-4 Patent Pending / [TM] / Hallmark
Hallmark "City Lights" Christmas Ornament, 1984