Hallmark "A Spot of Christmas Tree" Christmas Ornament, 1980
THF178825 / Hallmark "A Spot of Christmas Tree" Christmas Ornament, 1980
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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
1980
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.405
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
tag on front of packaging:
Hallmark / Dated Ornament / "A Spot of / Christmas Cheer" / QX153-4 $8.00
on back of packaging:
Manufactured in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141
sticker on back of packaging:
1980 / "A Spot of Xmas Cheer"
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