Hallmark "Paddington Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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
1986
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1561
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
PADDINGTON
on front of packaging:
Paddington Bear / HANDCRAFTED / ORNAMENT
back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) EDEN TOYS, INC. 1986 / Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX437-6
top of packaging:
Hallmark
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Related Content
Set
A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Children's Books and Stories
- 9 Artifacts
Hallmark's ornaments--with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers--have revolutionized holiday decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Stories and characters from classic books--some dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries--are frequent ornament topics. These stories have become timeless, and multiple generations of family members can enjoy their related ornaments together.