Hallmark "Pear-Shaped Tones" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4657

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1993 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 / Hmk. / Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Pear-Shaped Tones / MINIATURE on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Whenever this partridge / gives a performance, / he's complimented / on his pear-shaped tones! / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM405-2 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Pear-Shaped Tones" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1993