Hallmark "Chicago Cubs" Special Edition Christmas Ornament, 2000

Summary

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

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.2397

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: WRIGLEY FIELD / HOME OF / CHICAGO CUBS / SEASON'S GREETINGS / CUBS / ConEd / 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: 2000 SPECIAL EDITION / CUBS / Glass Ornament (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 1HBE2407

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