Hallmark "Stained Glass" 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 for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.4514

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / PATENT PENDING packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / $8.00 / Lighted Ornament / "STAINED GLASS" / Design courtesy of Country Flower, Aspen, Colorado packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / Lighted Ornament / "STAINED GLASS" / 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 INCLUD- / ED. (SIX- INCH HOOKUP ALLOWS LIGHTED ORNA- / MENT 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 U.S.A. OLX703-1 Patent Pending / [TM] / Hallmark