Hallmark "Love Wreath" Christmas Ornament, 1985

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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

1985

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States, hanger made in Hong Kong and connector cord made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.4517

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: Christmas / happens / in the / heart ornament, back: (C) 1985 HMK. CDS. packaging, front: HOLIDAY MAGIC / Lighted Ornament / Love Wreath packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / HOLIDAY MAGIC / Lighted Ornament / Love Wreath / A UNIQUE ORNAMENT - LIGHTS UP YOUR CHRIST- / MAS WITH A BIT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC! / PLUGS EASILY AND QUICKLY INTO ANY OF THE LIGHT / BULB SOCKETS ON A STANDARD MINIATURE TREE LIGHT STRING. / USE ONLY WITH A STANDARD 3.5 OR 6 VOLT MINIA- / TURE LIGHT STRING. / HANDY CONNECTOR CORD AND TWO LIGHT BULBS / INCLUDED. (CONNECTOR CORD ALLOWS ORNA- / MENT TO HANG FREELY ON THE TREE - AWAY FROM / THE LIGHT STRING.) / COMPLETE DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED. / [C] 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C. Mo 64141 QLX702-5 Patent Pending. / Ornament Made in U.S.A. Hanger Made in Hong Kong Connector Cord Made in Taiwan packaging, top: Hallmark