Hallmark "Charmers" Christmas Ornament, 1974
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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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. Artist Mary Hamilton's soft, distinctive watercolors graced thousands of Hallmark cards before she applied her unique style to ornaments.
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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. Artist Mary Hamilton's soft, distinctive watercolors graced thousands of Hallmark cards before she applied her unique style to ornaments.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1974
Creators
Hamilton, Mary McCollum, 1936-2017
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Mary Hamilton of 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
2019.65.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.25 in (Ornament)
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: CHRISTMAS 1974 on top of packaging: Hallmark / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT / An Original Charmer design by Mary Hamilton/ DIAMETER 3 1/4 IN. on back of packaging: Manufactured for Hallmark Cards Inc. Kansas City, Mo. 64111 Made in U.S.A. 250QX109-1
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