Hallmark "Dickens Caroler Bell Collection: Lord Chadwick" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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
1992
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3202
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1992 on front of packaging: SPECIAL EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dickens Caroler Bell / "Lord Chadwick" on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Third in the Dickens Caroler Bell Collection / Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain - Dated 1992 / "Lord Chadwick" adds his hearty / voice to the other carolers in the / Special Edition Victorian bell / collection. Fashioned in fine / porcelain and painted by hand, / the ornament is the creation of / Hallmark sculptor Robert Chad, / who gave the lord his name. The / artist researched the Victorian / era carefully before he sculpted / this lordly gentleman to bring / you a portrayal that is as / authentic as it is handsome. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX455-4