Hallmark "Tiny Tea Party" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4296
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornaments: 1991 on bottom of ornaments: (C) 1991 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / ORNAMENT SET / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NEW! / SET OF 6 ORNAMENTS / Tiny Tea Party on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted and Fine Porcelain / All Dated 1991 / A delightful group of handcrafted mice are looking / forward to having a "Tiny Tea Party" at your place / this year! This unique set of six Keepsake Miniature / Ornaments includes a "Teapot," "Sugar Bowl," / "Creamer," "Cookie Plate," and two teacups--"Teacup / Taster" and "Teacup Lounger." Decorated with a / bright holly berry design, each fine porcelain tea set / piece is dated 1991. Displayed on your tree, on a / wreath, or on a table, this "Tiny Tea Party" is sure / to bring merriment into your home every season. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM582-7
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