Hallmark "The Divine Miss Piggy" Christmas Ornament, 1981
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1981
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.491
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: $12.00 / The Divine / Miss Piggy / ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Miss Piggy, Miss Piggy, / O angel divine, / Your holiday charm's so alluring... / Your beautiful presence / Brings joy to the world / with a love that's forever enduring! / QX425-5 / Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141
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