Hallmark "Holiday Deer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989

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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.4037

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Hmk. on front of packaging: HOLIDAY DEER / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: HOLIDAY DEER / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a special way to celebrate / Christmas. Carefully etched by a / Hallmark artist, this acrylic ornament, / "Holiday Deer," will become part of / your holiday tradition. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QXM577-2 / QXM5772U
Hallmark "Holiday Deer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989