Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook Series" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin, ornament designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5908
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: MB on bottom of ornament: MB / (C) Marjolein Bastin / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Nature's / SKETCHBOOK / by Marjolein Bastin / Christmas 2004 / NATURE'S SKETCHBOOK / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: NATURE'S SKETCHBOOK / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Before the holidays, I gather favorite things / from my garden. This time I placed them in / a watering can while deciding how to arrange / them. The chickadees, curious as they are, / immediately stopped by to see what I was doing. / Do you think they approve of my choices? / Marjolein Bastin / In this series of Keepsake Ornaments, the / renowned Dutch artist offers a glimpse into the / world of nature she has loved since childhood. / A different scene will appear each year. / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by John "Collin" Francis / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series / Look for 2 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8554
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