Hallmark "Nativity" 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4513

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Christmas... / light through / the darkness... / love through / the ages. ornament, underside: (C) 1984 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / $13.00 / Lighted Ornament / "NATIVITY" packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / Lighted Ornament / "NATIVITY" / 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 FREE- / LY 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 Hong Kong OLX700-1 Patent Pending / [TM] / Hallmark
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