Hallmark "Party Line" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1054
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament on soup cans: Campbell's / Chicken / Noodle / SOUP / (c) 1988 / Campbell / Soup Co. on front of packaging: PARTY LINE / Handcrafted Ornament on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: You can hang this ornament / on your tree with the raccoons / close together, far apart, / or even on different branches, / in case they are talking / long-distance! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1988 Campbell Soup / Company. The Red & White / label is a trademark / of CSC. Used under license / with Hallmark Cards, Inc. / All rights reserved / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX4761
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