Hallmark "Bears and Doves" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.

Object ID

2019.65.3997

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornaments: (C) 1988 / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / MINIATURE ORNAMENTS / For miniature or small tabletop trees / 3 wood Bears 3 wood Doves on back of packaging: Hallmark / MINIATURE ORNAMENTS / For miniature or small tabletop trees / 3 wood Bears 3 wood Doves / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Korea / QXM565-1