Hallmark "Cool Uncle Sam" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4621

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 92 on back of ornament: (C) 1992 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cool Uncle Sam on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / This "Uncle Sam" is staying cool / because he wants to decorate / your tree and commemorate / this special 1992 election year! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM556-1
Hallmark "Cool Uncle Sam" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1992