Hallmark "Memories of Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2880
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: Happy is the memory / of bringing home / the Christmas tree! / Christmas 1998 / (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on top of ornament: HALLMARK / HALLMARK on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Memories of Christmas / BALL ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Sentiment on Ornament: / Happy is the memory / of bringing home / the Christmas tree! / Christmas 1998 / Based on a favorite Hallmark greeting card. / Redesigned by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Glass - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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