Hallmark "Mother" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States, metal ring made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.4040

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Mother on back of ornament: With Love / at / Christmas / 1989 / (C) 1989 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: MOTHER / Dated 1989 / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: MOTHER / Dated 1989 / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a special way to celebrate / Christmas. Created with care by a / Hallmark artist, this cameo ornament, / for "Mother" will be cherished for / many years to come. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in U.S.A. QXM564-5 / Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong / QXM5645U
Hallmark "Mother" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989