Hallmark "Christmas Classics Series: A Christmas Carol" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.4544

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: A CHRISTMAS CAROL / 1987 ornament, underside: (C) 1987 / HALLMARK / CARDS, / INC. packaging, front: Lighted / ORNAMENT / A Christmas Carol Dated 1987 packaging, back: Lighted / ORNAMENT / A Christmas / Carol / A unique ornament - lights up your Christmas / with a bit of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light / bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use / only with a standard 3.5- or 6-volt miniature light / string. / Handy connector cord and two light bulbs / included. Connector cord allows ornament to / hang freely on the tree, away from / the light string. / Complete display instructions en- / closed. / Second in the Christmas Classics Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. packaging, top: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic packaging, underside: [TM] / Hallmark / (C) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan QLX702-9 U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218
Hallmark "Christmas Classics Series: A Christmas Carol" Christmas Ornament, 1987