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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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