Hallmark "Ebenezer Scrooge" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1198
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: A Christmas Carol / COLLECTION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Ebenezer Scrooge on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain / Dated 1991 / Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol / is a holiday classic, spreading a / message of Christmas love as it's / told and retold each year. The / Keepsake Ornament collection / named after this favorite story / brings Dickens' memorable / characters to life through beautiful / porcelain works of art. Look for the / entire collection of five ornaments / at your Hallmark retailer. on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX498-9
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