Ensemble "American Holly Stamp" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by The Ensemble Company, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.3930

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: American Holly / 1997 on back of ornament: American Holly 32 USA / the image on this product comes from The / American Holly Stamp, issued October, 1997. This / traditional motif is a timeless symbol of the holiday / season. / ensemble / A Hallmark Company / This product was custom designed for the / UNITED STATES / POSTAL SERVICE / (C) 1997 United States Postal Service / (C) 1997 Ensemble / MADE IN U.S.A. on front of stamp: American Holly 32 USA